Through Hardy's notes, it is revealed that his literary creation pursues not realism, but the observation and expression of personal traits. Metz defined Hardy's style as' defensive impressionism ', emphasizing the balance and ambiguity of impressions as a method of novel writing. The article explores the literary impressionist characteristics of Hardy's novels and their relationship with Impressionism, pointing out the current research status of Hardy's impressionist style both domestically and internationally. Taking "Under the Green Shade" as a case study, this paper demonstrates the importance of this work in establishing Hardy's literary style, as well as the understanding of Hardy's novel creation philosophy and modern style from the perspective of literary impressionism.

Light and Shadow · Painting: Impression Writing of "Under the Green Shade"

The literary impressionism in 'Under the Green Shade' showcases a strong visual style through the depiction of colors and light and shadow. Impressionist painting and literary impressionism share similarities in expressing light and shadow, both emphasizing subjective feelings. Hardy's narrative technique is influenced by art, using stylized techniques and artistic terms such as lines and perspectives to select object traits and emphasize impressions. The first chapter of the novel depicts the silhouette of trees and human figures through light and shadow, as well as delicate color descriptions, to create a group of rural people. The portrayal of Mr. Penny's character, using light and shadow to create a strong visual impression. The novel portrays the close interpersonal relationships in a familiar society through the perspective of acquaintances, depicting the use of footsteps to recognize people and shoemakers using their feet to recognize people. As an outsider, Fan Qian broke this natural inference. The narrative tone of the novel is sometimes close to the countryside, sometimes abstract and detached, reflecting the narrator's feelings about rural changes. The scene of Penny working by the shop window, with a strong painting style, makes readers feel as if they are watching the paintings preserved in the passage of time. The description of the novel has a problem with painting, focusing on the beauty of the subject rather than recording reality, which appears unnatural. The relationship between this style and realism will be discussed in detail in the article. The novel presents instantaneous impressions and feelings through frozen frames, with distinct visual characteristics.

Reality · Reality: Perspective Shift in 'Under the Green Shade'

In depth exploration of the literary impressionistic features of perspective shift in Thomas Hardy's "Under the Green Shade". By comparing with Impressionist painting, it is pointed out that the novel presents the status quo of the object through dynamic perspective transformation, that is, the existence characteristics of a certain moment in a diverse and subjective perspective. The beginning and end of the novel express the uncertainty of the future of the countryside through the description of dynamic situations. The narrative constantly switches between the perspectives of acquaintances and strangers, and the visibility of character psychology changes, achieving the status quo of the object, requiring readers to participate in constructing meaning.

Realism and Impressionism: The Subtitle 'Dutch School of Painting'

In depth exploration of the application of Chinese Impressionism in Thomas Hardy's "Under the Green Shade" and its connection with the Dutch School of Painting. Hardy meticulously depicts rural life in his works, presenting a peaceful and harmonious scene that echoes the realism techniques of the Dutch painting school. Hardy believed that art is subjective and emphasized in his notes that art should showcase the truly important features of reality, rather than simply replicating it. He regards novel creation as an impression rather than theory or preaching, emphasizing the honesty and subjectivity of impressions.