Abstract: Chen Yan's drama themed novels blend Western modernist trends with traditional Chinese culture, showcasing a unique literary style. He used a literary perspective to observe real-life issues in the overall modernization transformation of society, demonstrating a profound concern and reflection on modern society. On the one hand, Chen Yan highlighted the national character of his works through the application of Shaanxi local dialects, theatrical cultural symbols, and the theory of dual aesthetics. On the other hand, he demonstrated his thinking on modernity through the exploration of the modern transformation of traditional opera and the loss of women in modern society. At the same time, his strong sense of social responsibility is demonstrated in the exploration of the symbiotic integration and conflicting issues of ethnicity and modernity. Chen Yan has innovated the contemporary language and literary expression of Chinese path to modernization by inheriting and innovating the traditional culture and combining the national root with the modern soul.