Written by Feng Zikai

Yuanyuan Hall Essay

Continued and more than 100 letters for his relatives played significant roles in his potential writing. This versatile artist was usually distinguished for his hermit image in academic circle

while sometimes his writing style was just like a fighter

especially during the period of Anti-Japanese War. However

instead of sticking to fighting state

after suspending creation for 3 years because of a political event

he struggled for a long time in holding on and giving in. Ultimately

he chose to return to his initial creative mode both in thoughts and skills on his literary works’ composition. Hidden behind alienating crucial incidents and diluting political influences

it was an alternative way of resistance that became his spiritual core. His alienation of the speech of the times reflected his mild quality. By this way

he was just like a stalker wandering in a dark night who broke through his inner self and became a typical cultural symbol in a special era by his unique perseverance and vitality.