Feng Yun Chu Ji -- Chinese Contemporary Novel Collection

Author: Sun Li
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Publish Date: 2005-01-25
Features: From the founding of the People's Republic of China to 1966, it was a peak period for the creation and publication of Chinese long novels. Over a decade, a large number of works were produced, among which dozens had a wide impact and reached the height of their time. These works adhered to the principles of socialist realism, employing heartfelt enthusiasm and a simple style to celebrate the arduous struggles and vibrant spirit of the Chinese people during different historical periods, including the War of Resistance against Japan, the War of Liberation, and the construction of socialism. They represented the highest achievements of Chinese long novel creation during that period and hold an extremely important position in the history of contemporary Chinese literature. With their unique charm, they have influenced generations of readers and have stood the test of time,. To present a more complete picture of the development of contemporary long novels and the state of long novel creation during that period, we have specially compiled and published the series "Collected Masterpieces of Contemporary Chinese Long Novels."
1. The series is based on the "Selected Long Novels" published by our press in the 1950s and 1960s and the "Red Classics" series published in the 1990s, aiming to include as many outstanding works as possible.
2. The publication dates of the works in the series are mostly between 1949 and 1965, with some multi-volume works whose publication processes extended beyond this period.
3. Due to various reasons, some works have had multiple revised editions. For this publication, we have selected the best versions and conducted proofreading by referring to other editions.
This novel begins with the "July 7 Incident" and portrays the of the Communist Party organizing people's armed forces and establishing bases along both banks of the Hutuo River during the early stages of the War of Resistance against Japan. It reflects the awakening and progress of the laboring people in North China and their surging fighting spirit. The work uses poetic brushstrokes to shape many characters, especially the rural women and people's fighters who grow rapidly amidst the storm of resistance. The novel is rich in local color, with a flowing and natural style, distinct in its own way.