Old Man's Journey to the West

Author: (Qing) Liu E
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: The Old Man Who Walks the Earth criticizes the corruption of late Qing society from a unique perspective, focusing on exposing the vices of so-called "honest officials" and the incompetence of so-called "good officials," directly targeting the pillars of feudal political rule—. The descriptive art of The Old Man Who Walks the Earth has been praised since its publication. Whether it is the depiction of scenery, the portrayal of characters, the exploration of psychological activity, or the creation of atmosphere, Liu E's writing is effortless, fresh and simple, vivid in context, and full of vitality. Hu Shi said: The Old Man Who Walks the Earth excels in descriptive technique. Whether writing about people or scenery, the author avoids clichés and always strives to coin new words for realistic descriptions. In this regard, this book can be said to be unprecedented.