20th Century Chinese Fiction Reader

Author: Qian Liqun
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book selects "20th Century Chinese Fiction," with all the compilers being experts. Each piece includes a reading guide, and it seems all that needs to be said has been said. When it comes to me, there’s nothing more to add. My editor friend asked me to say a few concluding remarks, which is quite challenging. In this century, without even mentioning the changes in China’s politics, economy, and society, just the development of Chinese literature, especially fiction, has undergone countless storms—it’s truly endless to describe. But upon closer reflection, amidst the "changes," there is also a "consistent pursuit" or goal, and it is still being realized and may even continue into the new century that has already arrived.——Perhaps I can briefly touch on this topic. This book selects "20th Century Chinese Fiction," with all the compilers being experts. Each piece includes a reading guide, and it seems all that needs to be said has been said. When it comes to me, there’s nothing more to add. My editor friend asked me to say a few concluding remarks, which is quite challenging. In this century, without even mentioning the changes in China’s politics, economy, and society, just the development of Chinese literature, especially fiction, has undergone countless storms—it’s truly endless to describe. But upon closer reflection, amidst the "changes," there is also a "consistent pursuit" or goal, and it is still being realized and may even continue into the new century.