The interpretation of V. Bryusov's novellas by Chinese critics

The article is devoted to the interpretation of V. Bryusov's novellas by Chinese critics and the identification of factors influencing their perspectives. The focus of the research is the works of Chinese literary scholars studying V. Bryusov's novellas. The analysis reveals that the initial introduction of V. Bryusov's novellas in China began in the 1920s, influenced by the "May Fourth Movement." However, from the mid-1930s to the late 1980s, the study of V. Bryusov's novellas in China did not progress. Since the early 1990s, Chinese critics have once again turned their attention to V. Bryusov's works, leading to the emergence of numerous new research directions. In light of this, the study of the reception of V. Bryusov's novellas in China is typically divided into two periods: early criticism (1920s–1940s) and contemporary criticism (1990s–present). The aim of this work is to provide a comprehensive overview of the Chinese reception of V. Bryusov's short prose, taking into account changes in the socio-political environment. To achieve this goal, the following research methods are employed: cultural-historical and comparative analysis. The study of V. Bryusov's works in China during different periods exhibited distinct characteristics. In the early stage of reception, Chinese literary criticism was heavily influenced by political and social factors, which was reflected in the critical evaluation of his works. Contemporary Chinese researchers studying V. Bryusov's novellas primarily focus on the poetic principles of symbolism and the dystopian themes in his works. In recent years, new research directions have emerged, such as the analysis of disaster depictions, female consciousness in V. Bryusov's works, and comparative studies. The scientific novelty of this work lies in identifying the Chinese-specific reception of V. Bryusov's literary works based on an analysis of critical and literary studies in Chinese.