Common Context Of The Heterogeneity Of Discourse - Local Writers Of Lu Xun And Shen Cong-wen,

In modern Chinese literary world, Lu Xun and Shen Congwen are two important masters in the field of local novels. Lu Xun, the forefather of the local novel, sets good example and lays solid foundation for modern local novels. Under his direct influence, the local novels reached its climax during 1920s while Shen Congwen ,a pioneer in the new field of modern local novels, paths the way for the diversification of local novels. His fertility and unique style, make him extradinary but ordinary, who directly promotes the prosperity of lyrics.Lu Xun and Shen Congwen show us their deep thought and quest on the human nature and rational existence of men in respective ways. However, the differences in life experiences, tendency of cultural values as well as their affection for literature lead to their different understanding concerning the meaning and significance of localism. Lu Xun criticizes and deconstructs the ragged, old society through his deep concern for human beings, enlightment as well as "curing the sick", whereas Shen Congwen recalls the past events and weaves the floral hoop of ideal. Lu Xun, displays the dark side of society and the dying out of human nature while Shen Congwen, engrossed in romantic and poetic dreams, exhibits the vivid side of human nature. Lu Xun seeks for an artistic .style of realism and reproduction of life while Shen Congwen devotes himself to dreamlike description of reality. Lu Xun'novels are profound, critical and sarcastic. In contrast, Shen Congwen's are plain, harmonious and natural.The masters examine and explain the local culture in their own special perspectives. Showing social problems is a direct way of writing while describing regression of human nature is also an alternative. Their ways of quest, different but interlinked, opposite but complement, are combined into a colorful local culture world.