Biography of Eileen Chang

Author: Yu Bin
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Publication Date: 2001-12-01
Features: She is a mysterious writer who excels at turning life into art and is filled with nearly romantic tragic emotions. She is from an aristocratic family but takes pride in being self-reliant. She feels deep compassion for others yet can always see the pitiable and amusing aspects of the masses. She can enjoy both the clamor of public attention and the loneliness of solitude. This alone is enough to make her a tragic legend. Zhang Ailing exists in the history of modern Chinese literature as an outstanding writer, not as a eccentric or odd person. Perhaps she will not be limited to modern literature alone. Imagine decades or even centuries from now, she might occupy a stable position in the history of Chinese literature, much like Li Qingzhao, whom she admires. And we know that by then, many of the modern writers we are familiar with today will likely be forgotten. This book is divided into three parts: Upper, Middle, and Lower, collecting works such as "From the Past," scenes from family life, "Standing Naked Under the Sky," years of reading, impressions from the war in Hong Kong, early works, selling foreign languages, talking about Chinese people, and fame.