Under the sun

Author: Yi Xiangdong
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This "Bildungsroman" follows the protagonist as they move from the countryside to the city, learning the lessons of society and sexuality. Through the contradictions of being watched and watching, losing and gaining, and being passive and active, the novel portrays the story of a rural youth named Qin Lin who leaves home to work and survive in the big city. It presents the prosperity and vibrancy of urban life to readers while also exposing its darker side, such as the crises and pitfalls of city life. The work lays bare the shadows of the city, the of men's passions, and the moist hearts of women under the sun, offering profound insights into life.