The dust has settled.

Author: A Lai
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Since its establishment, the Mao Dun Literature Prize has held five sessions, with a total of 22 long novels (two additional works received honorary awards). Most of these winning works have achieved breakthroughs in the narrative art of long novels, possessing certain ideological depth and strong artistic appeal. They represent the overall pinnacle of long-form creative achievements, showcasing the outstanding results of China's long novel writing over the past two decades in the new era. In the hearts of contemporary Chinese writers, they have become a benchmark. Among them, there are works that reflect on our winding journey and hold enlightenment and guiding significance for the literature of the new era, such as Xu Mao and His Daughters, Furong Town, and General's Ode. There are works that depict the profound hardships and constraints of our nation, delving into deep reflections on the fate of the country and the nation, such as Yellow River Flows East, Heavy Wings, and Choice. There are works that portray the destinies of characters and observe them in the context of social changes, writing about the struggles and struggles of life, such as The Funeral of a Muslim, The Fixed Dust, and The Ballad of a Longing. There are long historical novels that draw lessons from history, the deep cultural connotations of our nation, such as Li Zicheng, The Young Emperor, and White Gate Willow. And there are even monumental works like Ordinary World and White Deer Plain, which are heavy, somber, and reach the depths of the soul. It can be said that some winning works of the Mao Dun Literature Prize have become classics of contemporary Chinese long novels, holding a pivotal position in the history of contemporary Chinese literature. They not only represent the highest level of contemporary Chinese long novel writing but also resonate deeply, exerting immense influence. Several of them have sold over a million copies, and there is no doubt that their awards symbolize the authority of this prize. Among the winning works of the Mao Dun Literature Prize, more than half are published and awarded by the People's Literature Publishing House. For many years, authors, readers, and relevant individuals have expressed the desire to see the complete collection of all winning works of the Mao Dun Literature Prize. Now, with the strong support of authors, their families, and relevant publishing houses, the "Complete Collection of Mao Dun Literature Prize Winning Works" is exclusively launched by the People's Literature Publishing House. For this compilation, we have meticulously proofread all the works, adding editorial notes to some for easier reading. Some multi-volume works that won awards in partial volumes are included in their entirety this time. At the same time, we have adopted an internationally popular format, large-character layout, and elegant, solemn, and imposing binding, striving to make the "Complete Collection of Mao Dun Literature Prize Winning Works" a premium, perfect, and suitable for reading, appreciation, gifting, and collecting.
A renowned Kangba Tibetan tusi, after drinking, had a foolish son with a Han Chinese wife. This universally recognized fool, who is out of sync with reality, possesses a super-temporal intuition and demeanor, becoming a witness to the rise and fall of the tusi system. The story of the novel is fascinating, full of twists and turns, and is told with passionate brushwork and an aloof, transcendent gaze, showcasing the rich ethnic customs and the romantic and mysterious tusi system.