The trend of “the misty poetry” in the Chinese literature in the second half of the 20th century

DOI: 10.18173/2354-1067.2020-0043

Abstract

After 10 years of the chaotic Great Cultural Revolution, Chinese literature transited to a “new age”, which was characterized by tremendous efforts into seeking an artistic breakthrough. The Misty Poetry is not randomly regarded as “the trumpet blast” of the new-age literature. The Misty Poetry did not only disrupt conservative literary principles and express novel perspectives on the social history through individual compositions but also offered a comprehensive reflection of contemporary people’ spirits. However, evaluations on “the Misty Poetry” have varied for years. This paper will help to re-evaluate undeniable values of this unique poetry trend and contribute a new perspective on the mentioned ongoing argument