Manjusri Novel Collection - Modern Literary Masterpieces (Original Collectible Edition) (1930 Edition)

Author: Su Manshu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Su Manshu was a modern writer, poet, and translator. Originally named Jian, he was known by the courtesy name Zigu and later changed his name to Xuanying, with Manshu being his Buddhist monastic name. Su Manshu was skilled in poetry and painting throughout his life, proficient in Japanese, English, and Sanskrit, making him a versatile talent who achieved success in various fields such as poetry and fiction. Starting from 1912, he successively wrote six novels: Record of Broken Swans and Drifting Geese, Story of Crimson Gauze, Record of Burning Swords, Record of Broken Hairpins, and Record of Dreams Beyond Reality. Additionally, Record of Red Tears at the Edge of the World was only written to two chapters and remained unfinished. These works were all themed around love, depicting the conflicts between the protagonists' pursuits and societal obstacles. The stories often ended tragically, filled with a strong sense of melancholy. Su Manshu focused on revealing the psychological conflicts of his characters, which was a true reflection of his own inner struggles. His writing was fresh and flowing, with elegant and delicate prose, intricate plots, and moving narratives, exerting a significant influence on the later popular "love and romance" genre of fiction. This book is part of the "Original Treasure Series of Modern Literature Classics," featuring the 1930 edition and collecting several of his novels, making it worth reading!