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Author: Ye Guangqing
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The novel A Family Portrait is a gripping yet thought-provoking story written by renowned female author Ye Guangqing, depicting the fifty-year entanglements, life and death, joys and sorrows of Wang Mantang and his family and neighbors living in a Beijing siheyuan. With her delicate and refined brushwork, the author portrays vivid and lifelike characters, such as Wang Mantang, the team leader of ancient architecture, who is straightforward and lives by the motto "level as water, straight as a line"; Dui, who dedicates herself to her family and exhausts herself caring for her children and grandchildren; Liu Aunty, who is warm-hearted and always keeps an eye out for "enemies"; Zhou, who faces misfortune but maintains a calm and optimistic outlook on life; as well as young people like Zhuzi, Paozi, Mdent, and Zhuier. The novel explores the theme of loving life amid social transformation. Its plot is full of twists and turns, and the language is witty and humorous. The entire book reflects the positive and optimistic attitude of Beijing people toward life and the world, presenting a colorful and vibrant picture of urban folk life. It is engaging and leaves a lasting impression.