1979: My fiancée is a goddess

Chapter 193 The seats are packed
The auditorium was just as they had imagined, with every seat packed under the clear crystal chandeliers, and it was very lively.

There are two seats and a coffee table on the podium.

The first few rows of the audience were already occupied by professors from the academic world. At first glance, they were wearing the school badges of Peking University, Beijing Normal University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and other universities on their chests.

There are also great writers in the literary world, such as Mr. Mao Dun, Mr. Ye Shengtao, Ms. Bing Xin, Chen Bochui, as well as Zhang Guangnian, Wang Meng, Jiang Zilon and other great writers.

There are many writers of little fame, too many to count.

Of course, most of them were college students from various universities. After all, the reviews in the Literary Gazette were so praising that many people realized that something big had happened in the literary world.

We heard from various channels that Cheng Kaiyan and Professor Jiang Feng, a pioneer in children's literature research, would hold a dialogue lecture, which immediately attracted a large number of people to watch.

Whether you understand it or not, you have to come and join in the fun.

This is what many people think.

……

"Wow! It's Ms. Bing Xin. I really like her little orange lantern. I didn't expect this big shot to come to the lecture. Could it be that Teacher Cheng Kaiyan has really been recognized?"

"Of course. The paper "Three Major Themes in Children's Literature" has become a must-read paper for children's literature majors. Our teacher requires each of us to read it and find a fairy tale to analyze carefully!"

In the auditorium, many students were talking about the guests who came to watch the lecture.

After all, many people may never meet these characters in their entire lives.

But at this time they gathered together to attend this lecture, which shows how much they value Cheng Kaiyan.

"Let's go find a seat, there are so many people."

Ji Qinglan retracted her gaze and actually saw Mr. Mao Dun and Mr. Ye Shengtao.

What is going on with Cheng Kaiyan?
It’s so amazing. The paper I mentioned before should be successful, right?

"Ah."

Yang Mengshan and Zhang Chun nodded silently, and they could see each other's surprise.

The three of them all thought of looking at Ruixue's expression at the same time.

Although I was very curious, I still restrained myself.

The group looked for seats silently, and finally found three seats against the wall, so four people squeezed in and could sit down.

After I sat down, a boy in front of me quickly turned around and said, "Comrade Zhao Ruixue? What a coincidence?"

Zhao Ruixue looked and saw that it was Sun Shiyun from the previous class. She nodded calmly with a cold attitude.

Sun Shiyun didn't care when he saw this. He smiled brightly at everyone and turned away.

He was very patient, after all, they would study together at Waseda University for two years.

Two years is a long time.

As for Cheng Kaiyan, she is doing pretty well now.

But when will China be able to compare with foreign countries?
He didn't take it seriously at all.

……

Since it was not an official lecture, the process was quick.

The host announced the start of the lecture on the stage, and the audience in the auditorium quickly quieted down.

Amidst thunderous applause, Cheng Kaiyan and Professor Jiang Feng slowly walked onto the stage.

The two of them sat on two soft sofas, facing each other sideways.

Cheng Kaiyan's movements were natural and her expression was composed. She was not affected by so many people.

At this time, the host handed over two microphones. "On behalf of Beijing Normal University, I welcome the two children's literature experts. Before the lecture begins, please introduce yourselves."

"Hello everyone, I am Jiang Feng, a professor at Hangzhou Normal University."

"My main research direction is children's literature. I have published many theoretical books on children's literature. I am the first in China to recruit graduate students in children's literature and to open the first children's literature research institute in China. I am honored to be invited to give a lecture on the same stage with Comrade Cheng Kaiyan."

"Thank you."

Professor Jiang Feng stood up, held the microphone, and introduced himself seriously to the audience.

Then applause broke out from the audience. Obviously, this first in the series was very convincing.

"Hello everyone, I am Cheng Kaiyan, an assistant professor at Beijing Normal University. I am currently a writer and also a fan of children's literature."

Cheng Kaiyan stood up and introduced with a chuckle.

There was also applause, but at this point the host smiled and joked: "Teacher Cheng is still modest."

……

There was a lot of discussion in the audience, and the lecture was getting to the point.

"You two are both experts in children's literature research. We will not restrict the topic of today's lecture. Can we start now?"

Cheng Kaiyan looked at Jiang Feng, the two made eye contact, and then smiled and nodded.

"Recently, Mr. Cheng's thesis work "Three Major Motifs in Children's Literature" has caused a sensation in all circles. Some media have said that it has reached the international advanced level, and the Literary Gazette has even bluntly said that you are a master of children's literature... What is the charm of the motif theory?"

The host asked curiously, and the audience was also very curious. This was a brand new theory and everyone needed time to understand and accept it.

"In my opinion, what you said is true. The motif theory is indeed a groundbreaking theory. It not only has a complete framework, but also combines theory with practice. More importantly, the paper coincides with the history of children's literature, which is the forefront of international research. It is no exaggeration to say that it has reached the international advanced level.

The three themes actually correspond to the perspectives of adults looking at children, children looking at children, and the common perspective of mankind. These three perspectives are both comprehensive and unique in looking at current children's literature works.

I am more curious about the relationship between the literary concepts and aesthetic concepts mentioned in the article. Could Comrade Cheng Kaiyan talk about this in detail? "

Professor Jiang Feng nodded in praise without hesitation and handed the subsequent topic to Cheng Kaiyan.

“Many people judge the quality of a work based on its literary quality, and narrowly judge children’s literature based on its educational value.

But the point I want to emphasize here is that -

aesthetic.

The concept of aesthetics is greater than literary quality.

This is a point that is mentioned in many works of art, including paintings, music, literature, movies, sculptures, etc.

In Marxism-Leninism, sensory cognition and rational cognition are on par with each other and are one of the two main ways for humans to grasp the world spiritually.

Human aesthetics is ultimately a kind of emotional cognition.

What is my first feeling after watching a work?

Many people have their own judgments on whether something is good or bad, and the same is true for children's literature. Judging by whether it is literary or not, or whether it conforms to literary theory, is too one-sided. This is also the reason why many people are prejudiced against children's literature. "Cheng Kaiyan shook her head.

On the other side, Professor Jiang Feng pondered these words over and over in his mind. He couldn't judge whether they were good or bad.

The professors in the audience also nodded frequently, saying that this is a big problem in the literary world today.

"It seems that Professor Cheng has encountered such a person. How did this experience affect your process of writing this paper?"

After hearing what the host said, the audience also became curious.

“It’s a long story. I remember it was a morning in June, and I met two classmates on the road. My fourth work, The Alchemist’s Alchemy, had just been published.

Two classmates were discussing this work, and one of the boys was very dismissive and disdainful of children's literature. Later, I encountered the same problem in my class.

What I wonder is why do most people have such a bias against children’s literature?”

"They clearly know nothing about the aesthetics and critical theories of children's literature, but they subconsciously look down on children's literature. This was the motivation for my initial creation. I would like to ask everyone here, have you ever encountered this problem?"

Cheng Kaiyan frowned and asked in a calm voice.

His question caused everyone in the audience to fall silent.

The problem of disparagement of literary themes has always existed, but not many people have brought it to the table for open discussion.

In the eyes of many people, children's literature is not as good as adult literature, and popular literature is not as good as adult literature.

Soon a bald young man stood up. It was Zheng Yuanjie. He answered loudly, "Of course I have!"

"There are a large number of people in life who are prejudiced, and there is no reason for such prejudice."

Jiang Zilong also stood up and spoke very seriously.

“This question is the motivation for me to create this perfect theoretical framework to improve the public’s aesthetic and critical theory.

In order to make children's literature regain the glory of the 1950s and let more people like children's literature. "

"Clap clap clap!"

The audience applauded.

"Old Ye, this kid wants to solve this problem on his own, he's very courageous.

I actually feel like he is a leader in children's literature. We can have him join the Children's Literature Research Association we founded this year and take on certain roles."

Ms. Bing Xin tilted her head and smiled at Ye Sheng who was sitting next to her.

"It depends on his wishes."

Ye Shengtao did not give his own opinion.

……

On the other side, everyone in the writers' class couldn't help but blush when they heard this.

This is what some of them are like.

The topic is still ongoing.

Professor Cheng Kaiyan and Jiang Feng discussed and explained the current international hot topic - the history of children's literature.

In particular, there was a heated discussion on the future development of children's literature, especially the issue of development path.

"Since the May Fourth New Culture Movement, children's literature has begun to become independent from the entire literary system and form its own genre. Since then, realism has been the underlying color of Chinese children's literature. This is also the reason why children's literature reached its peak in the 1950s. I believe that if children's literature wants to flourish again, it must unswervingly follow the path of realism."

Professor Jiang Feng said very seriously that in his opinion realism is a powerful tool to break down the barriers between adult literature and children's literature.

As soon as these words were spoken, the people in the audience immediately started discussing loudly.

The entire event became a discussion conference on the future development of children's literature.

Everyone thinks and everyone communicates.

“I think Professor Jiang Feng is right, children’s literature is not just children’s literature, and realism will break the boundary between them.

The works created in the 1950s, whether "Little Soldier Zhang Ga", "Song of the Stream", or "The Secret of the Magic Gourd", all firmly follow the path of realism. Realism is the unswerving path of Chinese literature. "

"These works are still relevant today, and we adults enjoy watching them too."

……

Everyone was talking about it, but Cheng Kaiyan shook her head, "Realism is good, but with the reform and opening up, international exchanges have brought about the reappearance and promotion of modern consciousness, humanitarianism and childlike ideas.

I believe that reform and opening up is the second rise of children's literature since the May Fourth Movement, and creating diversified children's literature is the right way.

Although the path of realism is correct, a single flower blooming does not make spring; only when a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend can the real spring be achieved.”

When this statement was made, some people agreed and some disagreed.

"Teacher Cheng is right. Spring comes when a hundred flowers bloom. Realism is good, but why has children's literature fallen into decline since the 1950s?"

"I think that's wrong. Returning to realism is the right path. We can't be like the current literary world, where foreign ideas like magical realism and stream of consciousness are rampant!"

In short, the man has his own reasons and the woman has her own reasons.

In fact, this debate is not only happening in the children's literature community, but also in the literary community, where many writers have been influenced by foreign writing styles.

For example, Wang Meng's stream of consciousness, Mo Yan's magical realism...

The lecture by Professor Cheng Kaiyan and Jiang Feng did not stop. They launched a heated discussion on the three major themes of children's literature, including its advantages and disadvantages, and how to promote it.

The collision of thoughts and words between the two pioneers in children's literature theory made many people excited, and some even recorded it frantically for fear of missing any point.

The confrontation between these two people is destined to be recorded in the history of children's literature.

Finally, Cheng Kaiyan and Jiang Feng both stood up at the same time.
“Finally, we sincerely declare to everyone that a golden decade for children’s literature is about to arrive.”

The lecture ended in a climax.

After dealing with the professors, Cheng Kaiyan discovered something he had missed.

My aunt didn’t come today.

With doubts in mind, Cheng Kaiyan was about to leave the auditorium, but was suddenly stopped by a hand.

"Cheng Kaiyan! Come with me quickly, something happened!"

He turned his head and saw a delicate face appeared in front of him, full of anxiety.

It was Ning Wanjia.

Before he could ask any more questions, Cheng Kaiyan was dragged away by the girl.

(End of this chapter)