A Blue Sky (China Writers' Library Series)

Author: Zhou Shushan
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The work portrays the history and current state of five generations of a declining feudal aristocratic family in Jiangnan, reflecting China's century-long history. The characters are vivid, the language is lively, and the story is intricate and captivating. Through the diverse fates of various characters in a family, the book reflects China's recent history. The author employs structural realism, shifting perspectives, and interweaving timelines to maximize artistic space, presenting a tumultuous historical panorama and fantastical scenes of human life. Amidst rich and unique characterizations and meticulous psychological descriptions, the author's profound reflections on history, reality, and life permeate the narrative. Those who emerge from [Daifu Dang] and their descendants not only ride the tides of history but also flicker brightly or dimly under the vast sky of the times. If you pause and gaze, you will recognize them. And [A Patch of Blue] is the color of the sea and the sky.