Ten Talks on Jin Yong's Novels

Author: Yang Xing'an
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Which of Jin Yong's works is the best? Which villain in Jin Yong's stories is the most despicable? Who is the tragic hero in Jin Yong's tales? Who are the charming figures depicted by Jin Yong? "The Master of Martial Arts" Jin Yong recognizes heroes, values heroes, writes about heroes, and discusses heroes. Who in the world can match him? Read Yang Xing'an, Jin Yong's secretary, present ten arguments on Jin Yong! Ten Talks on Jin Yong's Novels reveals more directly into Jin Yong's soul, with one chapter subheading: "Mo Da Mr.'s Heartbreaking and Free-Spirited Style—On the Depression of the Great Masters." Several years ago, Xing'an wrote to me, saying, "I love 'On the Depression of the Great Masters' because it reflects Jin Yong's shadow, and I feel he too has experienced depression." I replied, pointing out that the chapter is well-written but not fully sufficient. Last year, I visited Xing'an in Hong Kong and discussed this issue again. Xing'an's Mandarin was not very good, and I had forgotten most of my Cantonese. In the tea house, we communicated through speaking and writing, and I gained a deeper understanding. As for how to perceive it, let the readers read this chapter carefully.