The Historical Process of Manchu Cultural Identity

Beneath the Red Banner of ‘Implicit Satire’

in Critical Survey
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Xu Gong Researcher, University of Science and Technology of China, China gongxu@ustc.edu.cn

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Abstract

The evolution of ethnic identity has undergone various stages in its historical development, from the early primitive phase to the emergence of cultural identity consciousness. Throughout the history of the Manchu people, the progression of history and culture has shaped the development of Manchu culture. The narrative of Manchu cultural identity is significant in advancing Manchu culture, symbolising its establishment and assertive growth. This article seeks to track the evolution of Manchu culture through methods such as historical literature analysis and cultural research, delving into the establishment of the dominant position of the Manchu, the evolution of the Manchu language and script, and the diversified expansion of Manchu literature. These efforts aim to propel Manchu cultural identity into a new historical development phase. Nonetheless, Manchu culture faced challenges during the late Qing Dynasty, leading to adverse effects. Lao She criticised this negativity and escapism in his novel Beneath the Red Banner, hastening a shift in cultural identity within Manchu culture.

Contributor Notes

Xu Gong was born in March 1984, holds a doctoral degree, and is a postdoctoral fellow at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China. She has been involved in research on the history and culture of the Manchu people, as well as the history of Manchu technology. Through literary works, she has studied the formation and transformation process of Manchu culture. Manchu literature is an excellent historical source for studying Manchu culture. Her research can restore history from the mutual witnessing of literature and culture, effectively combining cultural research with literary narration, and analysing the cultural psychological changes and social impacts brought about by cultural changes. E-mail: gongxu@ustc.edu.cn

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