Selected Works of Lao She

Author: Chao Ge / Yu Jun (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2007-12-01
Features: Lao She was a prolific writer, having written over a thousand works (stories, essays, poems) in his lifetime, holding a unique position in modern Chinese literary history. This book primarily selects some representative short stories, essays, and poems by Lao She. It reflects both his indignation, satire, and critique of the real world, as well as his profound and compassionate humanistic spirit. The essays may be intimate and emotional records of the author's life journey, detailed and precise descriptions of the myriad phenomena of the world, or expressions of the author's inner thoughts, revealing his kind and approachable warmth. Lao She's classical poetry also possesses a distinctive charm, with the elegance of Tang poetry evident throughout. If readers take the time to savor it, they will surely resonate with the author's serene understanding.