The person who is treated as a ghost

Author: Li Shǎshǎ
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This is a collection of essays and short stories by the 80s representative writer Li Shǎshǎ. It includes over 30 of the author's essays, along with two short stories: "A Boy Who Clapped Hands" and "The Woman with a Snake Skin." From the content perspective, the works are mainly divided into two parts. The first part recounts and recalls the childhood life in Western Hunan, including the innocent writings that depict the romantic first love of a teenager, "The Unforgettable Hands of Two Women"; the "Person Considered a Ghost" that renders a rich sense of childhood playfulness and a melodious, heavenly-like tune; and "The Stone Mill," which accompanies the hardships and sweetness of childhood, carving out the memories of those times. The second part consists of writings recorded during the author's university life, including the biting words that unravel the ancient capital Xi'an, actually criticizing and condemning the burdens of history, "Beating the Ancient Capital"; the "Unforgettable Once in Stealing," where a little boy's awkwardness is vividly portrayed, wanting to express his deep love for his mother on her birthday but ultimately failing to find the right words; and "The Light," which compares the life of the father to a blazing flame, with the dimming of the flame symbolizing the decline of the father's life, filled with a compassionate sentiment for life.