Three Moons

Author: Zhang Leping
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Sanmao is a character created by the painter Zhang Leping and is the protagonist in his series of comic strips. Since the publication of Sanmao comics, it has been over six or seven decades. Anyone who has read Sanmao comics cannot forget the small, homeless boy with only three hairs on his head. The stories of Sanmao comics mainly include From the Army and The Wanderer. Zhang Leping said, "In these humorous stories, there is a sharp satire of the old society." Sanmao was a poor child, growing up without parents and left alone. He came from the countryside to Shanghai, hoping to find a way to survive, but his dreams quickly shattered. In this bustling metropolis, while the rich indulged in luxury, children were sold by their parents. The little Sanmao, helpless and alone, struggled to survive. He sold newspapers, polished shoes, collected coal ash, pushed carts, and did many things that a child of his age could not handle. In the end, he was still hungry and poorly clothed, often chased by the police and bullied by bosses. The wandering Sanmao experienced the cruelty of the world. What is precious is that in this cold, ugly, and unfair reality, the wandering Sanmao still had a kind heart. Since the publication of Sanmao stories, they have moved generations of readers and continue to be loved by children today. Why does it remain timeless? Because it is full of childlike charm, has a unique artistic appeal, and carries profound social significance, benefiting people's hearts. Let’s open this book and enter the world of Sanmao!