Chapter 22 Turgenev on writing

Turgenev on writing Regarding Turgenev in his early years, the critic Belinsky once said that he was good at observation and clumsy. Yu imagination.This criticism, Turgenev himself admitted, that even into old age he doubted the In consciousness and rely heavily on external impressions.He is envious of British writers, who he says have a kind of success A knack for the layout of the book, a talent most Russian writers lack.he said he relied on What is important is memory, he does not create characters, he just discovers them from his contact with the world. It is said that this is Turgenev's habit. After meeting a stranger, he will write it in the manual.

Note down the features he observes.He, like Zola, like all great writers, does not Be willing to relax a little impression or impression, everything is recorded, and it may not be used until fifty years later, May lie forever in his handbook, but he must connect life with his work anytime, anywhere Come.He had carefully studied Lafferte's writings on physiognomy.living room, compartment, library, All this is his favorite observation post.He values ​​documents and records.With the heat of art he will It all digested and then gave them a new face and new life.a teal and an old man The impression of serfs is equally important in his memory, and he used this memory to write "Hunting".

People Diary. The formation of famous works is also like this.Motivation is not due to an idea, but Because of a character.He met a doctor on the train, talking about his medicine, Turgenev Absorbed by the man's detached attitude, I felt that this man represented what was being revealed at the time. A typical example of a new character, with whom he would like to write a novel.It's summer, it's winter God, his novel has matured in his heart, using the doctor he met on the train as the backbone, and then Together with his impressions of another character exiled to Siberia, the "Father and

Basharov, the protagonist in The Son. For young writers of the same age, Turgenev in his later years once said a few words of advice: "You should try your best to preserve the power and beauty of the Russian script, because this is the greatest gift for you. legacy.Be real, especially about your own feelings: deepen your research and develop your experience.Remain free to doubt everything and never fall into the trap of any 'doctrine'. " These few words of Turgenev speak for himself.Because he is working with what he has created Like Lichadarov in the novel "Virgin Land", he is facing a new life, but refuses to accept it.

The one who immediately stepped forward to accept it.