Wang Shuo's Selected Works

Author: Wang Shuo
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Readers of Wang Shuo's works are invariably captivated by his bold, unrestrained, witty, and humorous language and attitude toward life. They believe readers will find another kind of enjoyment in this book. Wang Shuo is one of the most controversial figures in Chinese literary circles. Readers interested in Wang Shuo should explore Wang Shuo and His Self-Selected Collection. This book is a collection of his full-length novels, including seven works: "Air Hostess," "Half a River of Water, Half a Flame," "Die Before You Get Bored," "I Am Your Father," "Animal Magic," "Master Xu," and "Rebel." These works contain some of his personal experiences to varying degrees, with traces of his past life. A popular, somewhat disdainful term for them is "thug literature." (In reality, "thug literature" merely emphasizes the highly personal nature of these works.) Readers of Wang Shuo's works are invariably captivated by his bold, unrestrained, witty, and humorous language and attitude toward life. They believe readers will find another kind of enjoyment in this book. Wang Shuo is one of the most controversial figures in Chinese literary circles. Readers interested in Wang Shuo should explore Wang Shuo and His Self-Selected Collection. This book is a collection of his full-length novels, including seven works: "Air Hostess," "Half a River of Water, Half a Flame," "Die Before You Get Bored," "I Am Your Father," "Animal Magic," "Master Xu," and "Rebel." These works contain some of his personal experiences to varying degrees, with traces of his past life. A popular, somewhat disdainful term for them is "thug literature." (In reality, "thug literature" merely emphasizes the highly personal nature of these works.)