Selected Works of Mao Dun

Author: Mao Dun
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: Mao Dun was an outstanding writer in modern China. He actively promoted the theory of progressive realism in the early stages of the New Literature Movement. As his thoughts developed, these literary were increasingly enriched with radical elements. He put these theories into practice through his own creative work. Mao Dun's works vividly and distinctly reflected the social landscape and changes of modern China in the nearly half-century after the Xinhai Revolution, as well as the life trends and conflicts among different social strata, often imbued with profound historical content. Additionally, Mao Dun tirelessly devoted himself to literary theory criticism, introducing foreign progressive literature, and guiding young writers. As Zhou Yang pointed out, Mao Dun was a "veteran on the front line of the New Literature Movement" and had made significant contributions to the creation of revolutionary literature. "I don't want to argue, you will understand in the future. But seeing your worry, I remember I also suffered a similar predicament. I have decided to leave here and become a tutor; spending half a year here only left me with scars, a life like constant battles, which I no longer wish to endure. I am even more unwilling to become an enemy of someone I loved. Yi, if you trust me, I am still very willing to help you with your current difficulties!" This collection selects representative works of various genres and styles written by the author during different periods to provide readers with a basic understanding of the ideological content and artistic characteristics of Mao Dun's works. The selected works are based on the Complete Works of Mao Dun published by the People's Literature Publishing House, with annotations kept concise and to the point.