Biejiagou

Author: Jia Pingwa
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Jia Pingwa, one of the most popular contemporary Chinese mainland novelists, has always cherished his nostalgia for the countryside. The emotional narration in this book can be seen as his psychological return home, an unprecedented refinement, summary, and elevation of his life experiences in rural life. The characters, language, and humor are vivid and lifelike, jumping off the page. Upon careful reading, one is left with a lingering sense of appreciation. This book includes 10 short stories by the author that reflect rural life, such as "The Artist Han Qixiang," "Oil Moon," "Sheep Matters," "Waste City," and "Tian Dog."