Walking with Wang

Author: Cao Wenxuan
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The author is both a writer and a scholar, and it is precisely this dual identity that gives rise to such insightful and rational writing. Regardless of length, the text cuts straight to the heart of literature, offering a strong sense of reading pleasure. The essays collected in this volume are essentially academic (academic essays). A significant portion consists of articles on the art of the novel that the author published in the column "Novel Selection" (《》). As a columnist for two years, the author's writing is elegant and expressive, with an extraordinary style. Discussing structure, setting, time, and space, the articles touch on the mysteries of art, offering genuine insights. Both insiders and outsiders have praised them highly and have long hoped to have these articles published in a collection. The interviews collected in this volume reveal the author's inner thoughts and personal stance. The questions are probing, and the topics discussed are all sensitive issues related to literature. The author's views are unconventional, fresh, and insightful, with flashes of brilliance evident throughout. The author's attitude is sincere and straightforward, expressing himself openly, creating a strong sense of immediacy. These writings are invaluable for understanding the author's literary theories, aesthetic attitudes, and the true essence of his novel writing.