Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 2023, 6(25); doi: 10.25236/AJHSS.2023.062520.
Xinyi Wang
Tianjin Foreign Studies University, Tianjin, China
As a famous bilingual writer in China, Lin Yutang's English works are full of Chinese characteristics. His English creation and translation are interwoven, showing a unique personal style.Lin Yutang introduces his unique concept of leisure culture in his works, allowing Western readers to have a deeper understanding of Chinese leisure culture. This paper focuses on his English work The Importance of Living, which is about leisure culture, and analyzes the process and ideas of Lin Yutang's translation of Chinese leisure culture. Lin Yutang's unique interpretation of leisure culture is shown in the introduction to the everyday life of the Chinese people. This paper focuses on Lin Yutang's translation and creative approach to the transmission of Chinese leisure culture through cross-cultural writing.
Lin Yutang, My Country and My People, Leisure culture
Xinyi Wang. Leisure Culture in the English Works of Lin Yutang: An Analysis of The Importance of Living. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2023) Vol. 6, Issue 25: 127-133. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2023.062520.
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