A Literature Review on the Artistic Features of Mo Yan's Novel Sandalwood Death (2004–2023)
Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v6i2.3821
Abstract
Sandalwood Death represents Mo Yan's “conscious and significant retreat” and holds profound literary value. Researchers focusing on the novel's artistic expression primarily explore its cultural connotations and the ambiguity and complexity of its characters. This paper aims to analyze the novel from four main perspectives: character portrayal, structural characteristics, narrative features, and linguistic style. These aspects serve as the primary research directions for the artistic features of Sandalwood Death. By reviewing and summarizing various scholars' discussions on this topic, this study outlines the current state of research on Sandalwood Death and provides a brief evaluation.
Keywords
Sandalwood Death; character portrayal; structural characteristics; narrative features; linguistic style
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