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Analysis of The Goddess by Guo Moruo

Qingchen LiUniversity of Pennsylvania*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

Guo Moruo is a modern Chinese writer, historian, archaeologist and statesman with many masterpieces. This paper mainly attempts to study and discuss the philosophical thoughts and inspirations of Guo Moruo and his anthology Goddess, which was created during the May Fourth Movement and embodied the spirit of the May Fourth Movement. This paper has profound literary and historical significance. By studying the personal feelings and the hidden historical background of Guo Moruo's anthology, readers can understand the historical significance and characters' stories at that time.

Keywords: Goddess; literature; poetry; Guo moruo; East Asian studies
Published: September 14, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/6/20230079
Volume: CHR Vol.6
pp. 63-66
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