Fortress Besieged — China Collection

Author: Qian Zhongshu
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book is the only long by Qian Zhongshu, written in a satirical tone, depicting the intellectual community during the War of Resistance and revealing their comprehensive state of distress from survival to the soul. The novel showcases the "fortress mentality" of intellectuals in various aspects such as marriage, family, and career with a unique style, offering profound philosophical reflections.