The Study On Mao Dun's Editing Practical Writings

Besides a famous litterateur in the modern literature history of China, Mao Dun is also an outstanding editor in the editing and publication history of China; he not only created a lot of excellent achievements, but also performed outstanding in the editing field, creating a lot of spiritual wealth for us. Under the profound influences of literary thoughts and political ideas, he formed unique views about the editing, wherein editing of practical writings is an important entry point for research of the editing views. Through the whole life, Mao Dun created a lot of editing practical writings. Editing skills and editing views of Mao Dun can be summarized by combing, understanding and researching the editing practical writings of Mao Dun Aiming at authors:focus on cultivation of authors, and carrying out editing work by virtue of authors'power in order to cultivate a lot of authors for the periodical and making huge contributions to strengthening the power of subsequent authors. Aiming at readers:exerting comprehensive influences to the society based on influences brought to readers in order to make huge contributions to development of new literature. It is necessary to keep up with the times, give priority to social benefits and dedicate the power of editing.