Collected Works of Ma ShiTu: Satirical Novels and Others

Author: Ma Shitu
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: "Collected Works of Ma Shitu" is 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 later in life and cannot claim to be an outstanding one. But I can boldly say that I have participated in the Chinese revolution and consider myself a revolutionary. Therefore, if my works can be called literary works, they would be revolutionary literary works. At the age of ninety, Ma Shitu is a renowned writer known for his sharp wit, relentless dedication to writing, 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 and the dangers oflightshadow forged his revolutionary will and also bound him to literary creation. Over 70 years, while engaging in the revolution and handling busy 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 vividly portray the lives of the people in their revolutionary and construction struggles through dynamic imagery, dramatic plots, and accessible language. His writing is simple yet sharp, yet lively and fresh, with sharp wit or humor shining through the words, truly reflecting the conscience and individuality of a people's writer."