The theory of
evolution is one of the most important theory pivots of
literature revolution initiated by
Hu Shi.When he is young,Hu Shi accepts the western theory of evolution thought through Yan Fu's translation and Liang Qichao's writings.On the other hand,he inherits the ancient Chinese(Pre-Qin in particular) simple theory of evolution.Hu Shi thinks and studies Chinese characters and Chinese
Literature in the method of evolution and proposes the
position of the literature revolution on the basis of China and west literature histories and the literature evolution.At the same time,he creates
vernacular free verses "Attempt Collection" to prove his position.Taking the vernacular instead of literary style and the vernacular literature as the orthodox school,Hu Shi not only subverts and old world but also builds up a brand new world.The literature
Revolution adapts and promotes the advancement of Chinese modernization.Of course,Hu Shi has some historical limitation in borrowing theory of evolution in literature and has some malpractice such as vulgarization,mechanization.
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