Abstract:Lu Xun's attitude towards landscape description and natural aesthetics underwent a historical transformation. This evolution is evident in his shift from an early preference for natural aesthetics to an emphasis on scientific cognition; in his discovery of the “moonlight” motif during the May 4th Movement, followed by his deliberate alienation from and ironic treatment of natural beauty; and in his Shanghai-era portrayal of urban scenery under the title of “Quasi-Remarks on Wind and Moon”. All these developments profoundly reflect some key facets of his intellectual and personal growth. This involves not only a departure from and rejection of traditional literati sensibilities but also an active response to the harsh realities of life. Moreover, all of this is closely linked to a broader ideological current in modern and contemporary Chinese literature, a trend marked by the “exile of lyricism”, which highlights the modern characteristics of Chinese literary aesthetics in a unique “anti-romantic” way.
邵宁宁. 风景的祛魅:鲁迅的自然审美与反浪漫书写[J]. 华中师范大学学报(人文社会科学版), 2025, 64(4): 156-165.
Shao Ningning. The Disenchantment of Landscape: Lu Xun's Aesthetics of Nature and Anti-Romantic Writing. journal1, 2025, 64(4): 156-165.