Revenge Chronicle

Author: Mo Yan
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Mo Yan's writing has always been one of the important symbols of contemporary China; his profound perception; extraordinary imagination; vigorous creative spirit; boundless linguistic talent; and his enduring passion for narrative exploration; have made his novels a prominent milestone in the journey of contemporary literary transformation; his efforts have greatly enriched the overall landscape of contemporary literature. This is a collection of short stories and novellas by Mo Yan. It was awarded the "Chinese Literature Media Award." Originating from Guangzhou, the influence of the "Chinese Literature Media Award" is bound to extend beyond the Central Plains, just as the written word itself is vast. It is gratifying that figures like Mo Yan, Han Dong, Wang Xiaoni, Yu Guangzhong, Wang Yao, and Xu Yigua have become historical witnesses to this literary event. The purpose of the "Chinese Literature Media Award" is "freedom, independence, and creativity." Mo Yan's writing has always been one of the important symbols of contemporary China. His profound perception, extraordinary imagination, vigorous creative spirit, boundless linguistic talent, and his enduring passion for narrative exploration have made his novels a prominent milestone in the journey of contemporary literary transformation. Starting from the primal experiences of his hometown, he reaches the hidden depths of the spiritual world of the Chinese people. The joys and sorrows he writes about reflect his fundamental concern for the folk China, his deep emotional attachment to the land and homeland. His literary character is both innocent and weathered; the things he writes about are both simple and magnificent; he possesses an irrepressible spirit of carnival, as well as a firm determination to immerse himself in local life. These qualities all bear witness to his complexity and breadth. From his significant work "Tanshuang Xing" several years ago to the "Forty-One Guns" and "Full Breasts and Fat Hips" (revised edition) published in the year 2003, Mo Yan continues to seek change, continues to create independent and glorious scenes of survival, and his efforts have greatly enriched the overall landscape of contemporary literature.