From Brecht, Artaud, and the Absurd to Sha Yexin and Gao Xingjian: Two Case of "Rapport de fait."

The article discusses the influence of the Western writers on the growth and development of modern literature in China. It examines how the development of several literary movements such as romanticism, realism, and symbolism encourage Chinese literary reformists to modernize their literature and culture. It also mention several Chinese authors who have helped in initiating literary renaissance, resulting to the blooming condition of drama, poetry, and literary criticism.