Abstract：The theme of nostalgia in literary works of different historical periods in China shows different aesthetic implications with changes of times. It is not only an important aesthetic record of the life and national feelings of the Chinese nation, but also provides an effective perspective to understand China’s historical changes. In ancient China before the Opium War when the patriarchal society was based on blood relations and people were generally attached to their native land, “nostalgia” appeared as the great aspiration of improving the world through personal efforts. In the context of “Chinese consciousness crisis ”, “nostalgia” in contemporary China showed a strong critical self-enlightenment and exploration spirit along with the Chinese nation's struggle for national independence and liberation. With the rapid development of Chinese modernization and the dramatic changes after the reform and opening up, “nostalgia” in modern China has become an emotional expression of bewilderment for “urban aliens” within China and “cultural aliens” among overseas Chinese. With the growing trend of globalization, “nostalgia” in current China has the function of reconstructing traditional Chinese culture and reshaping China’s image, thus becomes an important emotional bond in the new era to interpret Chinese stories and Chinese life.
杨吉华. “乡愁”的审美表达与“中国”历史流变的文学书写[J]. 《深圳大学学报》（人文社科版）, 2018, 35(6): 141-148.
YANG Ji-hua. Aesthetic Expression of “Nostalgia” and Literary Record of China’s Historical Changes. , 2018, 35(6): 141-148.
2018, Vol. 35 
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