Shen Congwen's Letters (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Shen Congwen
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Shen Congwen is a miraculous existence, much like his immortal works. Against the backdrop of a seemingly pastoral life, the characters he portrays are filled with primal passion, yet also embody warmth of tolerance, mutual trust, and pure ideals. In the letters between Shen Congwen and his wife, Lady Zhang Zhaohuo, readers will encounter his extremely private yet equally moving side. It is a part of life we should not have the right to intrude upon, yet due to countless inexplicable circumstances, it has been completely preserved and presented to the world in the form of a book. The letters span from the storm of their first love to Shen Congwen's correspondence in his twilight years, covering over fifty years of life marked by hardship and turmoil. Priceless and abundant, both in quality and quantity, they themselves represent another literary harvest.