Fifteen Lectures on Masterpieces of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature

Author: Chen Sihe
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The process of closely reading literary works is a journey of mutual collision and exchange between souls. When we read literature, it is an exploration of another's mind, whether familiar or unfamiliar, using our own hearts as antennae. The author guides us through twelve modern and contemporary literary masterpieces: "The Diary of a Madman," "Collected Works of Zhi Tang," "Electric," "Border Town," "Thunderstorm," "Sonnets," "Field of Life and Death," "Rickshaw Boy," "Night in Shanghai," "Love in a Fallen City," "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow," and "Hard as Water." We delve into the subtle intricacies within each work, savoring their origins and textures, questioning the hidden gaps in the texts, thereby opening up more possibilities for expression. The author not only takes us on a breathtaking literary journey but also teaches us the hidden keys to appreciating the beauty of literature.