2003 China Annual Best - Short Story

Author: Yang Xiaomin
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: 2003 Selection Series. Spend less money, in less time, enjoy the newest achievements of contemporary Chinese literature. Carefully selected by authoritative editors in the field of Chinese short stories from nearly 3,000 short stories of over 45 million words published in nearly 1,000 periodicals across the country in that year, this annual best short story collection aims to review the actual performance of short story creation in that year and objectively select outstanding works with both ideological and artistic quality, representativeness, and influence. The selected works cover a wide range of themes, offer unique perspectives, and employ diverse artistic techniques. What is particularly valuable is that they demonstrate new aesthetic creativity and pursuit, as well as life experience and moral standards, in portraying the era, society, characters, and interpersonal relationships—complex worlds, joys and sorrows of life. Their intricate plots, vivid scenes, touching emotions, profound truths, distinct images and personalities, and multifaceted human nature all showcase profound ideological depth and solid artistic craftsmanship. This volume includes 178 excellent short stories by over 170 authors, including Ye Da Chun, Xu Xing, Zong Lihua, Yu Tongyou, Zhao Jia Gui, and others.