A person who is unconventional

Author: Li Yinyang
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Wang Xiaobo—A unique name, a highly acclaimed and pursued contemporary writer, who has never been followed by so many young people voluntarily as his "disciples." He even became many people's literary mentor and spiritual leader. His advocacy against "ignorance" and "boredom" has become the life creed of countless young people, and further evolved into the widely and revered value system and aesthetic principles of this era. His novels have contributed the highest reading pleasure that modern Chinese fiction has ever achieved, showing people a completely different world and making them realize: Oh, novels can be written like this. In his essays, the absence of boredom is accompanied by humor and sparkling wisdom, revealing another realm of life and showing people the path to a wise life. His childlike innocence compels people to unconsciously shower him with praise and affection. He is so genuine, ordinary, pure, and uncompetitive, making scheming writers pale in comparison. He understands the true essence of life better than anyone else. His sudden departure has plunged people into boundless remembrance and reflection. In a sense, his thoughts embody the spirit of today's era. On the eighth anniversary of his passing, Ms. Li Yinyang, Wang Xiaobo's wife, is editing the "A Singular and Unconventional Person—Wang Xiaobo Photo Album," which will be published by Dazhong Literature and Art Press. The Beijing Lu Xun Museum will also hold a one-month exhibition of images from Wang Xiaobo's life, a first for contemporary Chinese writers. The "A Singular and Unconventional Person—Wang Xiaobo Photo Album" includes recollections by Wang Meng, Zhou Guoping, Zhang Yuan, Huang Jiwei, Li Yinyang, and others, as well as articles by Wang Xiaobo's family and his own most representative writings. It comprehensively showcases his spiritual world and inner life. Accompanying the book is a documentary titled "In Search of the Golden Age," which collects the only recorded images and audio of Wang Xiaobo during his lifetime. This will bring immense joy and excitement to millions of his fans, allowing them to see a real, living Wang Xiaobo, talking normally about life, novels, culture, and other topics. It is said that those who preview the documentary will feel a genuine sense of emotion and sorrow. Though he has been gone for many years, people had only imagined him through his writings. Now, readers can see him in person, and some have even been moved to tears. However, Wang Xiaobo was such an optimistic person. Optimism is both a skill and a social virtue. He would surely have wanted more people not to cry but to live better. This book and the documentary embody the boundless love and sincere affection people have for him. For a singular and unconventional person, for one who truly loves, is wise, rational, pursues freedom and happiness, and has a kind and genuine soul, the golden age will always belong to him. "Everyone says Wang Xiaobo is smart, but I see a lot of foolishness in him. But behind his foolishness lies his perseverance and character." This is how his mother, Song Hua, saw Wang Xiaobo. Though he passed away young, for a singular and unconventional person, for one who truly loves, is wise, rational, pursues freedom and happiness, and has a kind and genuine soul, the golden age will always belong to him. You may have read Wang Xiaobo, but you may not have truly "seen" or "heard" him. The accompanying CD with the book records his images and audio, as if the Wang Xiaobo who was always on everyone's lips has turned over and returned. He is there, talking normally about life, novels, culture, and other topics.