Wordless III

Author: Zhang Jie
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This is a writer's reflection on the last century; This is a voice left for the new century by the writer; This is a story told by the writer for those souls that can no longer speak, recounting their profound hardships and inner confusion, questioning the entire world. Renowned female writer Zhang Jie, after twelve years of dedicated effort, has meticulously crafted this profound and magnificent, ethereal and enduring long work. The novel follows the life journey of the female writer Wu Wei as its main thread, narrating the marriage stories of several generations of women in her family, depicting the rise and fall, and the vicissitudes of life of various individuals amidst major social upheavals and transformations. It showcases the of China's past century, offering a unique record and examination of the 20th century, portraying an era that is endless to describe. The novel's prose is lively and unrestrained, the plot is intricate and full of twists, the characters are complex and lifelike, and the structure is grand and expansive. It is like a majestic symphony, with one recurring theme after another, striking the hearts of readers and engaging in a soul-searching dialogue, leaving behind endless reflections. It can be said to be profound within yet unrestrained without, delivering a powerful artistic impact. As Laozi once said, "The greatest sound is the silence, the greatest form is the formlessness." Too profound suffering may be difficult to express, and too abundant emotions may be impossible to convey—hence the title "Wordless." Yet in "Wordless," we see the writer's relentless pursuit of a spiritual homeland for humanity and hear the writer's hopeful prayers for the new century. The entire book is divided into three parts, totaling over 800,000 words. This volume is the third part.