Maqiao Dictionary

Author: Han Shaogong
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Publish Date: 1998-01-01
Features: The Dictionary of Maqiao collects one hundred and fifteen everyday terms used by the people of Maqiao in Miluo County, Hunan. Using these terms as a starting point, the author tells a series of rich and vivid stories from ancient times to the present, captivating readers and leaving them with a lasting impression. This novel does not adopt traditional writing techniques but skillfully blends cultural anthropology, sociolinguistics, philosophical essays, and classic fiction. Through the dictionary, it constructs the history and culture of Maqiao, allowing readers to enjoy the immense charm of the novel while discovering the history, poverty, struggles, and civilization behind each term. It presents China's "Maqiao" and the world's China. The narrative moves from history to the present, from the spiritual to the material, from richness to monotony, revealing profound philosophical depths at every turn. This is a bold and successful attempt at creative practice, an important achievement in contemporary Chinese literature. The Dictionary of Maqiao collects one hundred and fifteen everyday words used by the people of Maqiao in Miluo County, Hunan. Using these words as a starting point, it tells a series of rich and vivid stories from ancient times to the present, captivating readers and leaving them with a lasting impression. This long novel does not adopt traditional writing techniques but skillfully blends cultural anthropology, sociolinguistics, philosophical essays, and classic fiction. Through the dictionary, it constructs the culture and history of Maqiao, allowing readers to enjoy the immense charm of the novel while discovering the history, poverty, struggles, and civilization behind each word and term. It presents China's "Maqiao" and the world's China. The narrative moves from history to the present, from the spiritual to the material, from richness to monotony, revealing profound philosophical depths at every turn. This is a successful creative practice and an important achievement in contemporary Chinese literature.