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Author: Feng Yidai
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The Nobel Prize-winning Hemingway conquered the world with his novels but faced arrogance and prejudice from the people of his hometown, Oak Park. Faulkner once declared that he believed the best profession was "being a brothel owner." The American writer Oskin Caldwell always carried a small piece of red carpet wherever he went. Feng Yidai's book tells you many little-known anecdotes from the British and American literary world.
Feng Yidai has a rich life experience. Huang Zongying once heard Zhao Dan say that the left-wing theatrical movement and film industry in Chongqing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai had received support from Feng Yidai. At the time, Feng Yidai was the deputy director of the National Mint under the Kuomintang government, and he boldly approved the purchase of the most advanced printing equipment for the literary world, contributing to the development of left-wing culture. He has experienced many major historical events in his life. Feng Yidai originally studied industrial economics but, by chance, became involved with books for his entire life—reading, writing, translating, editing, publishing, and reviewing books. He spent his life immersed in the world of ink and paper, ultimately labeling himself as "a lifelong bit player." Though he lacked specialization, he had little of the glory others enjoyed at the peak of their careers, and his material life remained modest. Yet his effortless essays and colorful "Overseas Book News" were beloved by readers.
This book is a collection of Feng Yidai's late-life memories and reflections on the literary world, filled with personal sentiments. It is particularly worth mentioning that the author's critiques of the British and American literary world are delivered in a graceful and engaging manner, offering readers both knowledge and endless amusement.