The Affairs of the Soul (Reflections on Life, Love, and Faith)

Author: Shi Tiesheng
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Shi Tiesheng is one of the most admirable writers in contemporary China. His writing is completely intertwined with his life. In his "writing nights," Shi Tiesheng, with his physically impaired body, expressed the most complete and profound thoughts for the. The hardships he experienced in life were expressed through the brightness and joy of existence. His wise words illuminated the increasingly dark hearts of us. When most writers abandoned confronting the fundamental human condition in the era of consumerism, Shi Tiesheng remained in his inner world, persistently seeking the value and brilliance of being human. He continued to bravely advance into the desolate lands of existence, resolutely fighting against the unknown. This courage and perseverance deeply awakened our awareness and concern for our own circumstances. —Award Citation for the 2002 Outstanding Achievement Award in Chinese Literature Media by Shi Tiesheng
One of the biggest reasons I admire his work is that his ideas and words are clear and straightforward, without any mystical or obscure entanglements. His hands are always warm and generous. He transcends wisdom and folly. He doesn’t put on airs but often reflects on his own inner self. He has to see himself as insignificant to truly love himself and the world. —Chen Cun
I hold great admiration for Shi Tiesheng because he is not only an outstanding writer but also a great person. —Mo Yan
Shi Tiesheng is one of the most admirable writers in contemporary China. His writing is completely integrated with his life, using his physically impaired body to express the most complete and profound thoughts for the. His wise words illuminate the increasingly dark hearts of us. This book is his latest collection of essays.