Old Town Lane

Author: He Ping
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Compared to Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, Xi'an is considered a city with less literary prominence. For many years, we have been advocating the need to write about this city and capture its unique characteristics, but due to various reasons, the desired results have not been achieved. The emergence of He Ping is a bright spot. His roots are in this city, and over the decades, he has experienced the ups and downs of life here, enduring the hardships of the lower class. His primary role has been that of an ordinary citizen struggling for survival, only later becoming a novelist pursuing his career. As a result, his novels are filled with genuine human elements and the raw essence of life. Perhaps, his narrative language may pose a certain reading challenge for readers from other provinces, while locals in Xi'an find it deeply engaging. This book introduces the cultural landscape of Xi'an, including its historical ambiance, architecture, folk customs, as well as historical anecdotes and legends.