Abstract: During his creative period in Shanghai,Shen Congwen,not satisfied with the falsity of urban civilization and the mechanism of Confucianism culture,gave a deep and systematic description of the local culture in Xiangxi to reveal the specific life and unique spirit there,including the minority cultures of the Miao,Yao,Tujia,and Dong people.As the representative of Xiaoxi local culture,Shen Congwen’s illustration of Xiangxi culture is a mirror to reflect urban civilization,and is also a prescription to cure the illness of urban civilization.His choice of literature topics and creative ideology during this period show an anthropological trend.To listen to the voice from the frontiers,look for other cultural representatives,and make them the ideological sources for the rejuvenation of Chinese culture,this is Shen Congwen’s active reply to the rejuvenation of Chinese culture during a transitional period.

Key words: Shen Congwen, local illustration, cultural scope, anthropological analysis