2002 China's Best Short Story of the Year

Author: China Writers Association
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: 2003-01-01
: Yearbook series. Spend the least amount of money, in the shortest time, enjoy the latest achievements of contemporary Chinese literature and art, with both high ideological depth and artistic quality, representative and influential. Carefully selected by authoritative selectors from the Chinese fiction world from nearly 4,000 short stories and novelettes exceeding 30 million words published in nearly 100 provincial and above literary journals across the country in that year, aiming to review the performance of short story creation in the year and objectively promote works that are ideologically profound, artistically excellent, representative, and influential. The selected works cover a wide range of themes, employ diverse techniques, and demonstrate aesthetic innovations and new pursuits, as well as life experiences, portraying the rich and varied social life, joys and sorrows of human existence, and the complexity and vividness of human nature. Their compelling stories,, and distinctive narrative styles all reveal profound ideological depth and brilliant artistic charm. Some emerging writers make their debut with remarkable talent and vigor, showcasing fresh vitality. This volume includes 33 short stories by 33 outstanding authors such as Chi Zijian, Fei Jing, Qiu Shanshan, Yan Lianke, A Cheng, Jin Kui, Wei Ran, Ye Mi, Shi Shuqing, Jing Yongming, Su Tong, Liu Qingbang, He Yuru, and Chen Zhongshi.