This paper discusses questions of reputation, thematic areas and political affiliation of the remarkable 20th century British woman writer--Rebecca West, whose artistic achievement largely demonstrates her provocative...This paper discusses questions of reputation, thematic areas and political affiliation of the remarkable 20th century British woman writer--Rebecca West, whose artistic achievement largely demonstrates her provocative phenomenon and whose status shows her evident separation from the canon of 20th century writers. The study takes the opportunity to observe some conventions in Rebecca West＇s concerns and recommends that they should be read as a thematic cycle, starting with her first unfinished novel The Sentinel （2002） and ending with her last published novel The Birds Fall Down （1966）. It draws a comparative analysis between the two narratives and confirms some thematic traditions, their influences and development in this writer＇s practice. The novels are used to exemplify West＇s complex politics, her independent philosophy and her blunt and arresting voice, which seem to have complicated her position as a woman writer of her time. The analysis suggests that West＇s extensive usage of conflicts, ambiguous female images, suffragist and anti-Soviet ideas as the main themes expressed through her impressive mode of characterization across a variety of different genres, impeded a complete understanding and public perception of her work, while simultaneously demonstrating complexity of her narratives. The study shows that she used these matters to debate contemporary issues and to find new solutions to unravel antagonisms. It proposes, in general, that West＇s work is essential to examine modern traditions of literary practices and women＇s writing in particular, to explore human nature and to inquire into family and gender relations.展开更多
For several weeks in September, a wave of demonstrations against the United States, and Western countries in general, swept the Muslim world. The initial cause for the anger was a trailer of a film deriding the Prophe...For several weeks in September, a wave of demonstrations against the United States, and Western countries in general, swept the Muslim world. The initial cause for the anger was a trailer of a film deriding the Prophet Muhammad. Qin Tian, a researcher with the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, believes though the demonstrations are widespread, people should stay mindful of the Middle East＇s diversity. His views follow：展开更多
文摘This paper discusses questions of reputation, thematic areas and political affiliation of the remarkable 20th century British woman writer--Rebecca West, whose artistic achievement largely demonstrates her provocative phenomenon and whose status shows her evident separation from the canon of 20th century writers. The study takes the opportunity to observe some conventions in Rebecca West＇s concerns and recommends that they should be read as a thematic cycle, starting with her first unfinished novel The Sentinel （2002） and ending with her last published novel The Birds Fall Down （1966）. It draws a comparative analysis between the two narratives and confirms some thematic traditions, their influences and development in this writer＇s practice. The novels are used to exemplify West＇s complex politics, her independent philosophy and her blunt and arresting voice, which seem to have complicated her position as a woman writer of her time. The analysis suggests that West＇s extensive usage of conflicts, ambiguous female images, suffragist and anti-Soviet ideas as the main themes expressed through her impressive mode of characterization across a variety of different genres, impeded a complete understanding and public perception of her work, while simultaneously demonstrating complexity of her narratives. The study shows that she used these matters to debate contemporary issues and to find new solutions to unravel antagonisms. It proposes, in general, that West＇s work is essential to examine modern traditions of literary practices and women＇s writing in particular, to explore human nature and to inquire into family and gender relations.
文摘For several weeks in September, a wave of demonstrations against the United States, and Western countries in general, swept the Muslim world. The initial cause for the anger was a trailer of a film deriding the Prophet Muhammad. Qin Tian, a researcher with the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, believes though the demonstrations are widespread, people should stay mindful of the Middle East＇s diversity. His views follow：
