The romance of Eileen Chang

Author: Yaling
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Life is a beautiful robe covered with lice. The beginning of a new century also means the end of an old one. The novelty and excitement of the last century have now faded into mere fleeting clouds. Time is swift, and people are swift; whether plain or splendid, in the end, we reluctantly return to zero. This is like stepping over a threshold, looking back, and seeing the things behind you fade away helplessly. Yet in this vast ocean of dimness, there are always subtle glimmers of light dotting the background, slowly emerging under the gaze of time. Even when the bright colors have faded into patches, this patchwork remains exquisite and will eventually become a classic with the passing of years. Shanghai at the turn of the last century was magnificent, and so was the Chinese literary scene of that era. This magnificence was like the last glow of the sunset, a splendid struggle in the face of inevitable decline. Amidst all the noise, there was a voice that was quiet and chilling—a familiar name, a woman's simple name; but also a legendary name—Zhang Ailing.