Military literature is an important part of contemporary Chinese literature. Military writers such as Xu Guixiang, Liu Jianwei, Zhou Daxin, and Wang Shuzeng have won the Mao Dun Literature Award and the Lu Xun Literature Award. They lead the value and build the soul with their heavy works that have real power, ideological depth, and artistic aesthetics. With the magnificent leap of the times, the tide of reform and the practice of strengthening the army have brought profound changes to the army. The mutual influence of social culture and military camp culture has gradually evolved military-themed novels into another kind of social novel with a special identity. Military literature in the new era, on the one hand, adheres to the special ethics of the military profession, and on the other hand, it is also deeply infected with social characteristics. At this time, the creations of the "new generation of military writers" presented a relatively fresh narrative perspective and aesthetic style. They either write about the history of the army and the practice of strengthening the army, or they write about personal growth in the melting pot of the military camp. While observing the living conditions and life styles of contemporary soldiers, they open up a new writing space and path for military literature.
Wang Kai, the winner of the Lu Xun Literature Prize and a writer born after 1975, is one of the important representatives. Recently, People's Literature Publishing House released Wang Kai's latest novel collection "Green Desert". With three important novellas in recent years, it continues to focus on the real life and inner world of current grassroots company officers and soldiers.
"I want to write about the life of soldiers of our generation"
From trainee, technician, to platoon leader, staff officer, officer, to company instructor, Wang Kai has a complete and solid army service resume and rich and in-depth grassroots experience. He is well aware of the life of the grassroots troops and empathizes with the mental state and fate of the younger generation of officers and soldiers in the rapid changes in the military camp and society, which makes him more adept at exploring and expressing the rich life moods of characters in daily life.
In "Chlorophyll in the Desert", three college students who graduated from the military academy were assigned to an air force base stationed in the desert, and were scattered like grains of sand to different stations in the desert; in "On the Road" a company moved from the city to the defense Go to the remote Gobi, board the train heading west, and head for a new life with inner struggle; in "Starlight", the company staff who are facing the competition of job transfer and reorganization reunite with their comrades from many years ago, how to keep their inner dignity, principles and glory?
The characters in the novel may encounter conflicts between ideals and reality, or may be trapped in emotional and moral dilemmas, or face the difficult choice of pursuing or giving up. The work shows the emotions and lives of soldiers in the Gobi Desert of the northwest through different perspectives, fully embodying the writer's Delve into the complex and rich military camp life. The famous writer Xu Zechen commented that Wang Kai's works are "a stone picked up from the desert and the vast sea" and praised his rough and accurate writing, which is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Wang Kai mentioned in the interview: "What I want to write is the life of soldiers of our generation." In his opinion, military writers should always keep an eye on the real life in the military camp, and strive to deeply explore and describe the light and shadow in the behavior and spiritual world of soldiers. , not only does the writer need to be familiar with the life he writes about, but he also needs to have keen and profound insights and the ability to deal with complex life materials.
Constructing a big era with small incisions
Regarding Wang Kai's writing, the famous critic Meng Fanhua commented: "There are many emotions in life that are difficult to deal with, from daily life, work to love. When Wang Kai tells the stories of his characters, It seems a bit careless, but every character, every plot or detail is closely related to the theme of the novel. This is what makes Wang Kai so good. Everything is in the design and there is no trace of it. To the desert, from the agency to the company, the desolation and roughness of the desert and the cruelty of real life temper young lives, and also reflect the changes in mood and the ups and downs of the characters in the novel. Wang Kai's works do not deliberately pursue legendary storylines, but focus on describing the delicate relationship between officers and soldiers and the trivial details of military life in peacetime, showing the trust and warmth between people.
In the special environment of the modern military camp, the "small" and "big" narratives are not contradictory, but merge with each other, forming a unique style of military literature."Green Desert" explores the mood of soldiers in daily military life and displays the spiritual world. It observes and introspects the spiritual situation and fate of the younger generation of officers and soldiers in the military camp and social changes. It breaks away from the barriers of individual circumstances and integrates narrative The perspective is integrated into the overall trend of the army and social change, thus highlighting the writer's unique discovery and thinking ability.
Wang Kai's writing style is plain, humorous and life-like. Through seemingly calm but tense narratives, he shows his in-depth observation of the details of military camp life. It is soulful and bloody. It not only provides readers with a unique literary experience, but also provides readers with a unique literary experience. It provides a new perspective for the current development and innovation of military literature, and even the writing of local literature. The famous writer Zhang Chu is fascinated by the purity of Wang Kai's novels. He believes that Wang Kai's works have a playful and affectionate narrative tone, as well as the most authentic respect, consideration and benevolence for humble life. The famous writer Shi Yifeng also believes: "Wang Kai's novels can not only serve as representatives of military literature, but also have a sense of realism and daily life that is not inferior to local themes."
Excellent military literature not only lies in in-depth exploration and extensive display of powerful Complex themes such as military culture, military spirit, professional honor, and heroic feelings are also meant to capture the brilliance of humanity exuded by soldiers as ordinary people and show the inner emotions of military life. Contemporary readers need epic narratives that can inspire patriotism, heroism and philosophical thinking about life. They also need military camp stories that can truly reflect the inner world of the characters.
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