关键词: 跨文化传播, 《夜未央》, 廖亢夫, 身份认同, 文化差异

Abstract: Yeweiyang, the Chinese version of the Western play W przededniu translated into Chinese during the modern era, holds a significant historical importance in the realms of modern Chinese drama and 20th-century Chinese literature. Its author, Leopold Kampf, was a Jewish writer born in the Polish-occupied zone under Austrian rule who created works in German while living in Germany, causing a complex identity background and cultural affiliation. W przededniu was banned in Germany and subsequently translated and disseminated to the United States, France, and other European countries, leading to varying levels of success due to differences in translation quality and target audience. The French translation, after being further translated by Li Shizeng and Ba Jin, gained wide popularity in China and had a lasting impact. The success of the play in China can be attributed not only to the subjectivity and translation strategies of the translators, but also to the harmonization of its core elements with the social needs of various historical stages in modern China. This alignment has allowed the play to serve as a mirror reflecting the “other”, fulfilling the inner expectations and spiritual pursuits of its audience.

Key words: cross-cultural dissemination, W przededniu (Yeweiyang), Leopold Kampf, identity recognition, cultural differences