Demon fish

Author: Wang Xiaoxuan
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: A story set in the mysterious Shang Dynasty, involving loyalty and betrayal, endurance and slaughter, devotion and incest, desolation and bloodshed. A new-style historical novel that combines beauty and impact. Wang Xiaoxuan attempts to find a central point within the triangle of ancient storytelling, contemporary mainstream language, and dramatic form to establish her writing style, radiating influence in all directions. Whether in terms of its content depth or the intellectual depth reflected by the author, Shang Yan should be considered the best novel among post-1980s writers.
Wang Xiaoxuan is undoubtedly one of the most promising and creative writers born after the 1980s. Reading Shang Yan is better than reading the frivolous and cynical humor written by young, inexperienced authors because it broadens our minds and inspires our admiration for the Shang Dynasty depicted by the author, where scholars in white robes roam freely. The author takes us into the Shang Dynasty he has created.
Wang Xiaoxuan attempts to find a central point within the triangle of ancient storytelling, contemporary mainstream language, and dramatic form to establish her writing style, radiating influence in all directions. Whether in terms of its content depth or the intellectual depth reflected by the author, Shang Yan should be considered the best novel among post-1980s writers.
It is a story set in the mysterious Shang Dynasty, involving loyalty and betrayal, endurance and slaughter, devotion and incest, desolation and bloodshed. King Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty fell into hardship in the as a child and became a slave. He faced life-threatening dangers multiple times, each time saved by Fu Yue, the head of the bronze workshop. Fu Yue later became the state minister and helped Wu Ding conquer the world, declaring war on all sides. Lan Zhu was originally Fu Yue’s wife but ultimately became Wu Ding’s consort, Lady Lan. Wu Ding revered Mei Wei as his “Mother Wei” because she was his biological mother. After a scandalous affair involving debauchery broke out, the stunningly handsome Yan Gong Hui died for love, and Wu Ding created the “Mother Wei Square,” later praised by countless people. Fu Hao and Fu Liang were once sisters, but Fu Liang pushed Fu Hao into the depths of despair out of desire and love. The novel is filled with suspense and reading tension, making it impossible to put down.