Biography of Shen Congwen

Author: Ling Yu
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Accompanying the historical process of China in the 20th century, from the unique-colored rural world to the complex-toned urban life, this book presents the life journey of the renowned modern writer Shen Congwen through a culturally philosophical perspective. Under the collision of Chinese and Western cultures, the soul awakens from slumber to consciousness, and life transitions from being self-contained to being self-aware—a spiritual transformation. From the remote village to the city, the various sorrows and hardships of life; with only a primary school education, his struggles and efforts to become a famous writer and scholar through "fate and timing"; the spiritual anguish of combining a strong sense of participation with a sense of life's solitude; the ups and downs and hardships caused by "historical misunderstandings." The book interweaves Shen Congwen's highly legendary external life experiences with his rich and complex inner world. Echoing the solemn and tragic melody of the pursuit of life's value and meaning, it offers profound insights into life.