More people die of heartbreak: My favorite tragic novels

Author: Ge Fei
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The title of this book borrows from the title of a long novel by Saul Bellow: "More Died of Heartbreak." As the name suggests, the contents of this anthology are largely related to sorrow and despair. The selection of stories in this book is based on the following three principles: First, all the stories in this collection are first-class works recognized in literary history, meaning "every page is beneficial." While opinions on works may vary, they are not a waste of time. Second, overly difficult works are not selected. However, every reader's cultural background and reading experience differ, so for some readers, reading may still be challenging. If one truly wants to understand the meaning of the work, reading it at lightning speed is probably not possible. Last, the editor consciously chose works of different forms and schools to give readers a general understanding of various narrative styles, including traditional realism, romanticism, surrealism, existentialism, magical realism, minimalism, and more.