Chapter 222 National Red Learning Conference
“Chinese classical literature has always had a magical realism style, and the typical representative of this style is "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio"."
"Pu Songling took the fox Magical stories of fairies and ghosts come to life , integrating gods, demons, heroes and realism..."
"And "A Dream of Red Mansions" is completely different."
Fang Yan sat in the office, writing strokes on the paper. On it, there is an analysis of the magical reality narrative of "A Dream of Red Mansions".
Zhang Shouren and others were sitting around, circulating copies of "The Great Master Huang Feihong" and "What is Magical Realism".
"Teacher Fang, your phone number!"
At this moment, Uncle Qin's voice came from downstairs.
Fang Yan came to the mailroom and when he heard that the call was from eastern Guangdong, he guessed it was Han Yuemin and Mike.
As expected, it was Mike who called.
"Teacher Fang, the winner of this year's Nobel Prize in Literature is Garcia Marquez, and the winning work is "One Hundred Years of Solitude"."
"Thank you, Mike."
Fang Yan asked him Is it possible to obtain the Nobel Prize for Literature award speech, Márquez's acceptance speech and other information?
“That’s no problem.”
Mike agreed, and he could ask his sister in the United States to help with this.
"Mike, you are really a big help!"
Fang Yan changed the subject, "By the way, I heard that you have been wanting to see me during this time. Is there anything important?"
Mike said bluntly : "Teacher Fang, I would like to ask you to guide me in writing a military novel about World War II."
Fang Yan raised his eyebrows, "Guide you in writing a World War II novel?"
" That’s right!”
Mike explained that his father, Mike Sr., was a World War II veteran and now a member of the American Legion.
Whenever there is a commemorative day such as the World Anti-Fascism, the Veterans Association will not only hold commemorative parades, but also veterans will publish memoirs, biographies, or literary novels on World War II, thus creating a wave in the publishing industry. Veterans publish books.
This is also a tradition in the US military. After leaving the army, they like to write memoirs or tell about their life in the trenches.
Unfortunately, Old Mike's talents are probably all in military and business, and he has no talent at all in literature.
“Do you want to write a biographical novel about your father?”
Fang Yan vaguely guessed the intention.
“Yes, you have an old saying in China, ‘Disciples must obey their own efforts.’” Mike, as a son, really wanted to fulfill this long-cherished wish for old Mike.
Fang Yan pondered for a moment, "I don't know much about the war history during World War II, and I don't have detailed military information..."
"Teacher Fang, I do!"
< br>Mike said emotionally that there was no need to worry about the information, he could provide it himself.
The reason why I implore Teacher Fang to give me some advice is simply because "Operation Sword" is so well written.
Integrating military literature, war literature, and military fantasy, it is simply a model essay among military literature models.
What's more, after watching "Operation Sword", Old Mike was also full of praise and couldn't put it down.
"I don't remember that "Operation Sword" was published in English?"
Dialect was greatly surprised.
"I'm sorry, Teacher Fang, I secretly translated it, but I swear to God, I never thought of doing anything bad."
"Don't be nervous, I believe in your character."
"Thank you for your trust."
Mike confessed awkwardly: "I just want to show it to my dad at this Canton Fair and let him evaluate it."
Fang Yan asked: "My father likes " Operation Sword"?"
"Haha, these days he has been urging me to quickly translate the content that has not yet been translated."
Mike laughed out loud, "He also said that there is no teacher more suitable to guide me than you. "
Fang Yan joked: "I can see, Mike, you really want to make progress."
"Teacher Fang, I want to make progress so much!"
Mike hopes to make progress." Write this military novel for old Mike.
"I understand your feelings very well."
Even if Fang Yan didn't do it for the sake of friendship, he would still think of Mike's filial piety and agree to help him.
“Thank you, Teacher Fang!”
Mike’s grateful tone was full of excitement.
“Don’t expect too much from me. I can only say that I will do my best to help you.”
After hanging up the phone, Fang Yan walked back to the office.
Mike needs his own guidance, and he also needs guidance from Wan Jiabao and Wu Zuxiang.
About the first draft of the article "Dream of Red Mansions", before it is published, Wan Jiabao and Wu Zuxiang must read it and nod.
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Time flies and it’s October 16th.
Fang Yan first went to Wu Zuxiang's home, submitted the manuscript, and chatted about "Dream of Red Mansions" for a while, and got some great news. The third national "Dream of Red Mansions" academic symposium will be held at Shanghai Normal University, starting on October 26.
I can’t help but feel excited when I think that the venue is in Shanghai.
On the way to Renyi, there was a faint smile on my face.
At this time, a synthesis rehearsal of the drama "Shang Yang" is taking place on the stage with the "Drama Greater than the Sky" hanging high.
"Sir."
Fang Yan greeted Wan Jiabao and Ouyang Shanzun respectfully.
"Come on, take a seat."
Wan Jiabao pointed to the empty seat next to him.
After briefly chatting for a while, Ouyang Shanzun suddenly said: "Xiao Fang, the final rehearsal is coming soon. Can Dao Ming come back to participate in the rehearsal in those days?"
"No problem!"
Fang Yan assured.
When they decided to let Chen Daoming star in "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog", he and Guo Baochang had already thought of this issue.
In the days when Chen Daoming is not on the crew, the crew can film other characters' scenes, which basically won't delay the filming progress.
“Since you have considered everything, that’s good.”
Wan Jiabao and Ouyang Shanzun looked at each other and were quite satisfied.
Fang Yan smiled. Fortunately, Chen Daoming was just a minor player in the drama, so there was no such serious problem as cheating.
"When will the rehearsal of "Shang Yang" be scheduled?"
"Tentatively scheduled for early November."
Ouyang Shanzun said: "Originally scheduled for the end of October , but Cao Gong and you have to attend the Red Society Conference, and there is a time conflict.”
"That's really unlucky."
Fang Yan sighed on the surface, but felt happy in his heart.
Wan Jiabao waved his hand and asked him to take out the manuscript about "Dream of Red Mansions".
Fang Yan presented the manuscript with both hands, "Please take a look."
Wan Jiabao took it and took a look, "Magical reality? I have never seen anyone analyze "Dream of Red Mansions" from this perspective. .”
"I also had a sudden idea to do some simple analysis from the perspective of magical reality narrative."
Fang Yan recounted to them the causes and consequences that he had told Wu Zuxiang.
The more Wan Jiabao listened, the more interested he became, and he immediately started reading.
The manuscript is very thin, only three pages.
After a while, I saw the head.
"You start from the point of 'Taixu Illusion'. Although the sword is a little off-center, it is not without aim."
Wan Jiabao cast a pleased look.
“When the false becomes true, the true is also false, and there is nothing but nothingness.”
Fang Yan said: “Sir, I think the mystery hidden in the couplets of the stone archway in the illusory realm is that it is both true and false. Unraveling the true meaning of "Dream of Red Mansions" The key also fits the magical and realistic narrative style of the entire novel."
Wan Jiabao smiled appreciatively and looked at Ouyang Shanzun who was reading the manuscript, "What do you think of his opinion?"
"Be original and don't fall into the trap of convention."
Ouyang Shanzun clicked his tongue and said in surprise.
Wan Jiabao said with emotion: ""A Dream of Red Mansions" is a science, and this knowledge is very big. Although I have been reading "A Dream of Red Mansions" since I was a boy, and I have been reading it until I am seventy-two years old this year. But I still feel that I haven’t known or appreciated enough.”
Fang Yan was stared at by the two bosses without changing their expressions.
Mr. Mao has gained a good disciple!
Wan Jiabao had a look of nostalgia on his face and asked: "Has Comrade Zuxiang seen it?"
Fang Yan said: "Mr. Wu has already seen it."
Wan Jiabao said Jiabao asked: "What did he say?"
" Mr. Wu said I need to make some more changes. When the changes are completed, let me take some samples of the "October" supplement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange."
Fang Yan said: "When the time comes, we will discuss it at the conference. If possible, please reprint it in "A Dream of Red Mansions Journal"
"Comrade Zuxiang wants to promote you."
Wan Jiabao smiled and said: "During this period, you must prepare well."
"Yes, sir!"
Fang Yan nodded solemnly.
After that, the rehearsal on stage was smooth and well coordinated.
Ouyang Shanzun then pressed the electric bell, and with a "ding" sound, the actors stopped their movements.
“Okay, change!”
“Invite comrades such as Lu Shi, Jiang Wen, Zhu Fu and others to come to the stage!”
(End of this chapter)