Writing

Author: Du (France) / Gui Yufang
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: A collection of essays by Du from his later years, published in 1993. Titled "Writing," it is not limited to the act of writing itself. The author's scattered memories and reflections—loneliness, alcohol, lovers, a secluded rural villa, films, and even his love for his younger brother—are woven into the work. The book includes five short stories: "Writing," "The Death of a Young English Pilot," "Rome," "Pure Numbers," and "The Art Exhibition." The following excerpt is from "Writing."