The changes that have taken place in the magazine after Ke Ling is editor-in-chief are as follows:
The content is serious, and the new literary content has increased significantly: "Wanxiang" has become more serious and in-depth, adding more New literary content, such as novels, poetry, essays, etc.
The People column specializes in publishing articles about the latest developments of famous writers of new literature: In the "People" column of "Wanxiang", it began to publish articles specifically about the latest developments of famous writers of new literature, providing readers with more information. An opportunity to learn more about new literary writers.
Became one of the most influential progressive publications in Shanghai at that time: Under the leadership of Ke Ling, Vientiane became one of the most influential progressive publications in Shanghai at that time, attracting the attention and attention of a large number of readers. favorite.
In general, after Ke Ling edited "Wanxiang", the content of the magazine became more serious and in-depth, added more new literary content, and became one of the most influential progressive publications in Shanghai at that time. .
Recalling "Everything" Huai Keling
On July 7, 1937, the Marco Polo Bridge Incident broke out. On August 13, the Shanghai navy and civilians fought bloody battles and held on to Shanghai for three months. Finally, the Chinese troops withdrew, and the Shanghai Public Concession and the French Concession became isolated islands because they maintained their neutrality.
A large number of intellectuals followed the government and retreated westward. The Chinese intellectuals who stayed on the isolated island persisted in their patriotic stance, overcame various difficulties, and carried out various forms of cultural activities under heavy pressure. The most important thing is to publish newspapers and magazines to resist the erosion of traitor culture, publish various forms of literary and artistic works, and promote national integrity and patriotism.
At that time, although progressive literary and artistic journals such as "Wenyuan Monthly", "Wenzong Monthly" and "Benliu New Collection" could be published publicly, they were constantly under pressure from the enemy and puppet censorship agencies to inspect, warn and even suspend publication; On the other hand, a few popular literature writers did not attract the attention of the enemy because the works and publications they usually wrote and published had relatively weak anti-Japanese overtones.
So, they quietly published "Novel Monthly", "Vientiane" and "Optimism" in this "isolated island" of cultural desert, which has always been the cultural center of our country in the past century. wait. Among them, "Wanxiang", edited by Chen Dieyi, was founded in July 1941. It is a comprehensive monthly magazine covering current affairs, science, literature and art, and novels. It is in 28 format, the cover is printed in color, and the layout is unique and novel. It is different from previous popular publications and gives people a sense of the times and a sense of luxury.