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I. Perspective of Narration of Shen Congwen' NovelsVarious basic perspectives of Narration were used by Shen Congwen in his more than two hundred novels. Even in one perspective, the structure and method of writing were different.Omniscient narration was used most in Shen Congwen's novels. He made some creations and originalities when he used this kind of old means of narration. First, he made omniscient narration be close to the first person. This makes readers feel the existence of narrator clearly. Second, when describing the psychology of characters, he used setting-off from other aspects, indication of setting and expression of character to show complicated psychological activities of characters.Narration of the first person is used widely in his works besides omniscient narration. In this kind of novels, the narrator appeared in the works as "me". The relationship between "me" and author are different. It can be classified into two kinds: protagonist and observer. Also, monologue is one basic means of limited narration. In addition, pure objective narration is used in his novels. It refers to the out-focus method of narration in which the narrator is like an observer. Using this means to deal with the relationship between all kinds of factors and point of view can produce an objective and vivid effect.At the same time, Shen Congwen changed points of view to develop the plot of story. So his novels are woven with omniscient narration and limited narration.Shen Congwen explored the perspectives of narration and managed to make some creations in the perspective of narration. On one hand, he inherited the heritage of Chinese ancient novels and modern novels in May-fourth period. On the other hand, he chose a new point of view in hisworks and created better effect. The wide exploration and excellent achievements are the wonders in the early period of Chinese modern novel. His novels enlarge techniques of narration of Chinese modern novels and they are the successful models of Chinese modern novels. II. Narrator and Strategies of Narration1. NarratorAccording to degree of participation in the narration, Chatman classified narrator into three kinds. They are "absent narrator", "covert narrator" and "overt narrator".Absent narrator refers that narrator is hardly found in the story. Original manuscript and diary belong to this kind, such as "the diary of Huang Jun". Absent narrator can make readers understand the deep meaning of works.Another type of absent narrator is used in "speedy written" works, such as "the man coming to the city". In this kind of works, attitude of writer is manifested by the absent narrator without the complimentary or derogatory words.Covert narrator is one that between overt narrator and absent narrator. If covert narrator is used in the works, readers can hear one person narrating the event, character and condition, but they don't know where the narrator is. The difference between covert narrator and absent narrator is that the former shows one's thought, words and behavior indirectly. This offers the possibility for narrator to come into narration. "Baizi" and some other works belong to this kind.2. Strategies of NarrationIn terms of strategies of narration, besides using normal narrative strategies, the works of Shen Congwen has two distinct features: "story in story" and "reversion of plot by accident". 2.1 Story in StoryShen Congwen advocated "story" and reconsidered the May-fourth novels. In his works, there are many novels whose titles include the word "story", such as "Story of Wild Boar", "Story of Story-teller", "Story of Assassination," and "Ordinary Story" etc. In this kind of novels, narrator appears at the beginning of the story as one of characters. It makes an atmosphere of telling story and is equal to the introduction of the novel. The following is the story narrated by the narrator. It is the main body of the novel. Finally, the narrator makes a summary or comment or say nothing at all. The structure of this kind...