2003 China's Best Short Stories

Author: Lin Jianfa
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: As life gradually becomes more comfortable, it seems we have distanced ourselves from romantic sentiments and metaphysical contemplation. Fortunately, there are some literary souls who remain steadfast, using their hearts as brushes to refine the realities of life and the visions of writers, nourishing parched souls with literary care. "Sunbird" circles above this battlefield, observing every change of grass and wind, restoring more sensory intuition to literature. It brushes away the heavy ideological burden of literature, making the annual masterpieces more aesthetically inclined. With pure literary sentiments, it guards the sacred spiritual homeland. The 2003 edition of this series is still edited by Mr. Wang Meng, with the dedicated assistance of several literary masters and the careful selection of authoritative curators. It aims to find accurate spiritual coordinates and scales for the history of contemporary literature, leaving a solid and powerful witness for the healthy development of Chinese literature moving toward a virtuous cycle; it also provides high-quality versions worthy of reading and attention for future cultural historians. As the sixth literary review of this series, the 2003 selection will still maintain its sensitive touch, dynamic perception, and flexible perspective, remaining committed to the five major categories of pure literature: fiction, essays, sketches, miscellaneous writings, and poetry. This book collects short stories created by outstanding contemporary writers such as You Fengwei, Su Tong, Chi Zijian, and Wang Anyi, with about 20 stories in total. These works reflect the creative trends of Chinese short fiction in 2003.