Complete Works of Xiao Qian

Author: Qian Xue
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Calling Qian Xue one of the extraordinary talents of 20th-century Chinese literature is entirely accurate. Ba Jin once said that among his friends, the most talented were Shen Congwen, Cao Yu, and Qian Xue. The realization of this extraordinary talent is legendary, a success marked by both joy and sorrow, with both a charming and a heavy tragic undertone. This might be the fate of 20th-century Chinese intellectuals. The Complete Works of Qian Xue, consisting of 7 volumes, includes novels, essays, miscellaneous writings, letters, features, memoirs, and literary theories. Through these works, you can better understand this literary genius of China.
Introduction: The complete works, totaling seven volumes, primarily feature the works written in Chinese by the renowned Chinese writer and translator Qian Xue. The compilation of the works was mainly undertaken by Qian Xue's wife, Wen Jieruo. Volume 1 is the Novel Volume, collecting 27 short stories and 1 full-length novel by the author from 1929 to 1997; Volumes 2 and 3 are the Feature and Miscellaneous Writing Volume; Volume 4 is the Essay Volume, containing 182 essays; Volume 5 is divided into two parts: Life Memoirs and Literary Memoirs; Volume 6 is the Literary Theory Volume, featuring specialized literary and translation theories; and Volume 7 is the Letter Volume. Qian Xue was an extraordinary talent of 20th-century Chinese literature, and this complete works set holds significant collectible value.