The Funeral ofLs

Author: Huo Da
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Publishing Date: 1988-12-01
Features: The Funeral for Muslims was completed in the autumn of 1987, published in the 17th and 18th issues of the Long Novel quarterly, in the 6th issue of Chinese Writers in 1987, and published as a standalone book by this publishing house in 1988, causing a strong social response. Many writers, critics, Muslim scholars, and readers gave it unanimous acclaim and high praise, it was the first long novel in China that successfully portrayed the long history and contemporary life of the Hui people, possessing the character of an ethnic epic, an irreplaceable literary status, and aesthetic value. The story of a Muslim family, their six decades of rise and fall, the vicissitudes of three generations, and two tragic love stories that occur in different eras, yet intertwine. This novel, over 500,000 words in length, with a unique perspective, sincere emotions, rich content, profound meaning, and a sharp, incisive style, macroscopically reflects the long and arduous journey of Chinese Muslims, revealing their inner struggles in the collision and integration of Chinese and Islamic cultures. It explores their confusion and pursuit of the true meaning of life in the atmosphere of politics and religion, focusing on creating a series of literary portraits of characters previously unseen—Liang Yiqing, Han Ziqi, Liang Junbi, Liang Bingyu, Han Xinyue, Chu Yanchao, and more—all rich in substance and vividly portrayed. The work is subtle and profound, moving readers to tears, with a delicate brushstroke that touches the heart. When the story concludes, it leaves readers with a lingering sense of emotion and a lingering resonance.