"Loess literature?"
This is a new term. Jian Xing has never heard of it. After chewing the word in his mouth, it became more and more interesting the more he read it, so he asked: "Teacher Jiang, what is loess literature? Why haven't I heard of it?"
Jiang Yulou said shamelessly: "Loess literature is a title I gave myself. It is a creative theme and technique that uses a realistic approach to describe the social history, culture, and changes of the times in rural areas on the loess land, and pursues epic character."
The more Jian Xing listened, the brighter his eyes became. He said loudly: "This literary theme is good. We writers in the land of Guanzhong should write stories about our land and show the character and style of the farmers on this land!" "
He held Jiang Yulou's hand vigorously and said excitedly: "Teacher Jiang, loess literature is great! As long as you can create along this line, you will definitely be a founding figure in the future!"
Start a sect?
This title is too big for him to bear.
As a result, Jiang Yulou hurriedly said modestly: "Actually, this school has already existed. I just have the intention to carry it forward."
Officially recognized, the founder of loess literature should be Liu Qing and Liu Lao. Later, Lu Yao, Chen Zhongshi and others inherited, broke through and carried forward.
The two of them talked about literature, especially Jian Xing, in this small study room. When they got excited, they both got a little carried away.
He said: "That is to say, I am trapped in this small ravine. Otherwise, if I can go to university, I will not be worse than those students in the city. When the time comes, I will go to school and write to criticize the bad government. I don't know. It’s many times better than being confused now.”
Jiang Yulou was not too surprised. It seemed that Teacher Jian was not as indifferent as he appeared. In his heart, he was still very eager for city life and college career.
However, he seems to have mentioned writing?
"Teacher Jian also wants to write?"
Jian Xing's impassionedness disappeared and he became depressed: "Oh, I have this idea, but I have no talent for writing. I don't like what I write. After showing it to the teacher, I was criticized as useless. . But I wrote a few modern poems, which were okay, but they were just for my own entertainment."
When it comes to writing poetry, he feels a little proud of himself, and is obviously quite good at it.
Jiang Yulou said sincerely: "Teacher Jian, the worst thing to do when writing is to work behind closed doors. If we can communicate more, we may all improve our writing skills."
"Yes, I thought so too." Jian Xing was very happy, which was why he approached the other party after getting the news.
After thinking about it for a while, Jiang Yulou asked: "Teacher Jian, what type of novels did you write before?"
Jian Xing touched his chin and said uncertainly: "It should be considered realism. It mainly criticizes some unfair phenomena in society."
This kind of subject matter has existed from ancient times to the present, and it has never been discontinued. It is easy to write, but it is not easy to express your feelings and make readers resonate. For example, some criticisms tend to be superficial or too divorced from reality, making it difficult to please readers.
Jiang Yulou nodded, and then suddenly said: "Does Teacher Jian know the most popular literary genre in the literary world today?"
Literary world, genre, these two words suddenly stunned Jian Xing.
He is just an educated youth, how could he know such high-end knowledge.
While feeling guilty, he also became more and more curious about Jiang Yulou. This young man, who was a few years younger than him, was not a simple man. He might know someone who was an expert. Otherwise, where did he get this knowledge?
Just because of his family background of being a farmer for generations?
How can it be!
So Jian Xing humbly asked for advice: "Teacher Jiang, can you explain it carefully?"
It may not be possible to ask Jiang Yulou to speak professionally, but he is still very good at speaking some terms and explaining them.
He coughed and cleared his throat, "Ahem, the most popular thing in the literary world today is scar literature."
Scar literature?
Another new term that I have never heard of.
"Yulou, what is scar literature?"
"Scar literature is a batch of accusatory novels that show the mental trauma caused by the "Buzz Era" to people under the background of the educated youth returning home after the end of the buzz era. It is named after Lu Xinhua "Scar" is a short story based on the life of educated youth in that era."
"Most of the works of scar literature are narratives of suffering experiences, reflecting personal misfortunes caused by political fallacies in a specific historical stage, as well as expressing personal inner emotional trauma, showing the awakening of human subject consciousness and restoring literary criticism. Function."
"In terms of creative techniques, scar literature has achieved a return to literary authenticity; in terms of emotional mode, scar literature mostly creates a tragic atmosphere to vent emotions."
Under Jiang Yulou's explanation, Jian Xing was greatly shocked and had a sense of resonance.
"Scar"? He really wanted to read it.
The conversation with Jiang Yulou made Jian Xing see another possibility of writing.
He felt hot in his heart. If he wrote about his experiences as an educated youth, could he publish it?
"Others can write scar literature, why can't I." Jian Xing thought to himself.
He keenly realized that scar literature should be a shortcut to the door of being a writer. He doesn't seek fame or fortune, he just hopes to have a reputation as a writer, and then leave this small village and return to the city where he should be.
Yes, he is not as willing to stay in this small ravine as he appears. It's just that he has no background. Although he has a teacher in the provincial capital and is the editor-in-chief of the "Yanhe" literary magazine, his writing skills are not up to par, and he can't even ask the teacher for accommodation.
Otherwise, he would have asked the teacher for help.
Thanks to Jiang Yulou!
"Teacher Jiang..."
"Teacher Jian, hey, don't call me Teacher Jiang, Shengfen. I think we are about the same age, so that's good. I'll call you Brother Jian, and you can call me Yulou."
"Okay, then I'll ask you to call you Yu Lou."
"Brother Jane."
Becoming friends with Jian Xing was natural. He had many friends and many paths. He was still an educated youth and I heard he had connections in the provincial capital. We are all from Shaanxi, and we will inevitably help each other in the future.
This is not to create a clique, but this is the reality.
In today's literary world, Northwest writers are still much weaker, and they definitely can't do things to undermine each other.
Moreover, Jian Xingren is not a bad person.
From the conversation with him, Jiang Yulou learned that his wife Zhang Yufen was from the same village, a standard village woman who could not read a word of Chinese characters. The acquaintance between the two is also very simple. Jian Xing lived in the Zhang family when he was an educated youth.
After going back and forth, the two of them became familiar with each other.
In those years when there was not enough to eat, thanks to the help of the Zhang family and Zhang Yufen. Otherwise, he was not a primary school teacher at that time and would have to do heavy farm work every day. Although he would not be exhausted to death, it would definitely not be uncomfortable.
Originally, no matter how grateful Jian Xing was to the Zhang family, he would not marry a village woman. But, nothing ever happens. During the wave of educated youth returning home, after he knew that he could not go back, someone from the Zhang family persuaded him. He was desperate at the time, and he agreed to the marriage as soon as his head became hot.
At that time, he didn't even tell his parents who lived in the provincial town except in the village.
Jian Xing was not very satisfied with this marriage, but he loved his wife Zhang Yufen very much.
When chatting, Jiang Yulou could always hear Jian Xing praising his wife.
Virtuous, hard-working, able to take care of the housework, support her husband's career, etc.
Their husband and wife are so harmonious, which is enviable.
