An Exploration of the Aesthetic Value of Hu Shi’s “Ibsenism” in Drama
Abstract
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.
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.
Keywords
Hu Shi; Ibsenism; Drama Aesthetics; Thought
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/rcha.v2i6.4708
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