Works of Ma Shi Tu Volume 8, Ten Years of Vicissitudes

Author: Ma Shitu
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: "Collected Works of Ma Shitu," a crystallization of Ma's literary creations over more than half a century, including novels,literary works, essays, poems, sketches, travelogues, andwritings. In the preface, Ma writes: "I became a writer late in life and cannot claim to be an outstanding one. But I dare say that I have participated in the Chinese revolution and can be considered a revolutionary. Therefore, if my works can be called literary works, they are revolutionary literary works. At the age of ninety, Ma Shitu is a renowned writer with sharp wit, relentless dedication, and outstanding achievements. As early as the 1930s, he devoted himself to the anti-imperialist and anti-feudal revolutionary tide. The perilous environment of white terror andlight forged his revolutionary will and also bound him to literary creation. Over 70 years, while engaging in the revolution and busy with leadership responsibilities, he tirelessly cultivated his literary career, publishing a vast number of novels,literary works, essays, sketches, poems, and other works, achieving remarkable success. His creations, with vivid imagery, dramatic plots, and colloquial language, depict the lives of the people in revolution and construction. His writing is simple yet sharp, yet lively and fresh, revealing his conscience and individuality through sharp or humorous lines. The patriotism and compassion in "Ten Years of Turmoil" showcase the noble and kind hearts of the Chinese people, elevating the readers' emotional and aesthetic realms.