The Feminist Narrative in Yu Xiuhua's Poetry

Abstract

Yu Xiuhua’s poetry stands out in the contemporary poetry scene not only because of her special identity, but also because of her unique narrative techniques in her poetry. This paper analyzes some of Yu Xiuhua’s masterpieces and finds that the poet makes good use of gender replacement and the dissipation of grand narratives in her creative work, which stems from the author's special identity and the influence of her predecessors. This narrative style can be regarded as a rebellion against traditional poetry, in which feminism is implicit; however, this rebellion is not complete, as Yu Xiuhua’s poems portray the "fictional authority" of women.