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A Comparative Study of the Writing Tendencies of Yu Dafu and Shimazakitoson

Xiaofan Liu

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Shimazakitoson and Yu Dafu are representatives of modern literature in Japan and China respectively.Their masterpieces are highly romantic and autobiographical,both focusing on the depression of life and sex.Though they both apply confessions in their writing,they go in totally different directions in their literary writing.Shimazakitoson's writing theme shifts from social identity to personal identity while it's just the opposite with Yu Dafu.The difference is attributable to not only personal reasons but also social background and literary value of each.

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Shimazakitoson and Yu Dafu are representatives of modern literature in Japan and China respectively.Their masterpieces are highly romantic and autobiographical,both focusing on the depression of life and sex.Though they both apply confessions in their writing,they go in totally different directions in their literary writing.Shimazakitoson's writing theme shifts from social identity to personal identity while it's just the opposite with Yu Dafu.The difference is attributable to not only personal reasons but also social background and literary value of each.

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Shimazakitoson and Yu Dafu are representatives of modern literature in Japan and China respectively.Their masterpieces are highly romantic and autobiographical,both focusing on the depression of life and sex.Though they both apply confessions in their writing,they go in totally different directions in their literary writing.Shimazakitoson's writing theme shifts from social identity to personal identity while it's just the opposite with Yu Dafu.The difference is attributable to not only personal reasons but also social background and literary value of each.

Key concepts: Theme (computing), Identity (music), Romance, Literature, Value (mathematics), Personal identity, Psychology, Aesthetics

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