Heavenly justice and human desires

Author: Zhao Defa
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: As the saying goes, "There are many stars in the sky but few moons, and many people on earth but few gentlemen." Driven by human desires, "small men" are everywhere in the world, making it extremely difficult to be a true "gentleman." Heavenly Justice and Human Desire tells a tragic story that unfolds in a village by the Shu River in Shandong: the old clan leader strives to mold all his clan members into "gentlemen," practicing self-discipline to the point of self-mutilation, turning the ugly deeds within the clan into scars displayed on his face; after his heir takes power, he attempts to build a "Public Village" where everyone is selfless and desireless, only to see it destroyed by his own daughter; by the end of the 20th century, with everything flourishing and material desires running rampant, individual liberation has reached a reckless and lawless extent. Yet, in the village, there are still those who call for the reconstruction of morality. This novel, set against a rich cultural backdrop, presents vivid characters in a beautiful land, offering a poetic expression of ultimate human concern. All of this gives Heavenly Justice and Human Desire profound cultural significance and unique artistic depth. Heavenly Justice and Human Desire is a monumental work depicting the relationship between farmers and morality, and the second book in the trilogy of farmers.