This article studies the theme of "superfluous man" in the evolution of the prose of Qu Qiubai

tightly associating with his last work Superfluous Words. One of my main arguments elaborates characteristics of "Antinomies" in Qu’s spiritual phenomena

which provide a solid basis of writing Superfluous Words and create multiple layers and levels to symbolize and dramatize his'Self’ in his works in different periods. My research synthesizes and scrutinizes Chinese

Russian

English and Japanese studies of Qu Qiubai

tracing the Russian origin of the term "superfluous man"

categorizing its literary types in world literature

and investigating its influences on Qu’s prose

including his political essays. The article also shows how Qu employs such term

types and theme as a simile

metaphor

or/and instrument in his works

with specific reference to "Chinese Superfluous Man"

and "Superfluous Words"

in order to illuminate/conceal

symbolize

or/and occasionally dramatize his political situations and psychological conditions in different stages.