An Exploration of the Aesthetic Value of Hu Shi s Ibsenism in Drama

The influence of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen in China today is largely attributed to Hu Shi s introduction and evaluation of his works. Hu Shi wrote an article titled Ibsenism in Beijing on May 16, 1918, and revised it on April 26, 1919. This article was published on June 15, 1918, in the 4th volume, 6th issue of the New Youth magazine. Once published, it caused a significant stir in society. Consequently, a cultural transformation of realism emerged in China. Today, the study of Hu Shi s Ibsenism still holds great research value and significance. This paper aims to explore Hu Shi s Ibsenism to provide a strong theoretical support and practical basis for the development and construction of realism in creation and contemporary Chinese drama.