We are like beasts

Author: He Dun
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Known for his close connection to urban life, the author portrays the worldly experiences of seven graduates from fine arts academies in the 1980s: from the dreams of campus life in the 1980s to the disillusionment of reality, from the arduous struggles for survival to the cunning efforts that lead to success, showcasing the complex entanglements of a generation with secular life during the transition to a market economy, their desires, passions, and their lives and careers. Through their life trajectories over two decades, the book reflects the changes in lifestyle and ethical values of a generation in a time of great transformation. The rich flavors of Changsha add color to the work. All those who came of age in the 1980s and beyond will see themselves and their generation's history in this book. We Are Beasts is the latest long work by author He Dun, known for his close connection to urban life. This time, the author portrays the worldly experiences of seven graduates from fine arts academies in the 1980s: from the dreams of campus life in the 1980s to the disillusionment of reality, from the arduous struggles for survival to the cunning efforts that lead to success, showcasing the complex entanglements of a generation with secular life during the transition to a market economy, their desires, passions, and their lives and careers. Through their life trajectories over two decades, the book reflects the changes in lifestyle and ethical values of a generation in a time of great transformation. The rich flavors of Changsha add color to the work. All those who came of age in the 1980s and beyond will see themselves and their generation's history in this book.