The Yellow River flows eastward.

Author: Li Zhen
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Yellow River Flows East is set against the historical event of 1938, when Japanese invading forces entered Central China and retreated southward. The Nationalist army breached the Huayuankou embankment of the Yellow River, flooding 44 counties in Henan, Jiangsu, and Anhui provinces, leaving over 10 million people in disaster. The novel depicts the profound suffering and heroic struggles of the people in the flood-stricken areas from 1938 to 1948. The author is deeply familiar with the struggles and customs of the flood-stricken people along the Yellow River. Through the () lives and diverse experiences of seven peasant families living by the river, the work reflects the severe hardships of the laboring people in old China and the inevitable path they took to join the struggle. The novel is rich in life (), with simple yet fluent language, and its characters are vividly portrayed, making them seem real and lifelike. It () several peasant characters with distinct personalities, such as Xu Qiuzhao, Li Mai, Hai Changsong, Lao Qing, Lan Wu, and Wang Pao, each embodying great typical significance. The entire structure is tight, with a tone that is both somber and humorous, making it deeply moving and artistically impactful.