Find the Soul -- Shao Yanxiang Private File: 1945-1976: Spine or cover with flaws (1945-1976)

Author: Shao Yanxiang
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: While rereading old archives, I began with the pursuit and disillusionment of literary writing and discovered a trajectory of distorted and transformed personality, even to the point of losing one's conscience. This profound transformation occurred within myself, though not entirely unexpected, it was still deeply shocking. I believe that showing oneself in truth and authenticity is better than painstakingly dressing up with role masks to beautify oneself. Since I have come to realize the tragedy of self-deception during a past historical period, what else can reduce new regrets in my remaining years except for adhering to the principles of seeking truth and realism?! This book is a collection of selected literary works from different periods of the author's life, deeply marked by the times. It is, in essence, a history of the author's spiritual and intellectual evolution over nearly three decades, tracing the journey from the author's passionate engagement in revolution, through voluntary and forced ideological transformation, to the end of his political life—the process of "finding the soul." The author examines his past self with the present self, in a calm and even ruthless manner, provoking deep reflection.