Living makes one wiser

Author: Yang Zhengguang
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Publish Date: 1999-09-01
Features: As a major novel by the prominent writer Yang Zhengguang, this book embodies the author's accumulated life experiences and artistic reserves. It offers both a fresh take on youth labor literature and a unique approach to the literati novel, making it an exceptional work in the late 20th-century Chinese literary scene. In every stage of An Da's life—whether he was sent to the countryside, working in the city, pursuing studies, or venturing into business—he earnestly and persistently sought and explored, yet like a lone boat in the vast sea, he always struggled to reach his ideals, only to drift further away. When he finally understood why, he was already exhausted and disheartened. The novel, with its profound yet humorous story and engaging narrative style, provides a sharp revelation and unique reflection on the life experiences of a generation of scholars and the social life surrounding them. It moves people, awakens people, and inspires people.