Sima Qian - Long Historical Novel

Author: Ke Wenhui
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Publishing Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Renowned critic Zhang Yu said: I believe this book is a great miracle among contemporary long historical novels. Especially the chapters on Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, are absolutely brilliant. It is the first heroic tragedy epic in the history of Chinese literature and art. In the work, one can read not only Sima Qian's immense genius and noble character but also the author's aspirations. Although from an artistic perspective, this novel still has many flaws, such as being too realistic, too full, too revealing, with no restraint in the writing, and lacking necessary control in expression and commentary, it is filled with passion, pulsating with life, and brimming with vitality. This is the value of this long historical novel Sima Qian, cast by Ke Wenhui with his emotions and insights. Only in today, over two thousand years later, after the tortuous and arduous struggles of a century of anti-feudal struggles, there is hope to finally break free from the vicious cycle of the "cycle of heaven," and to create a great "human state." Only then will people have the opportunity to ascend to a higher platform, with new perspectives and minds, to rediscover the ancient heroic cause and write one or several heroic tragedy epics. The author's opportunity and attempt are truly precious, admirable, and worth discussing. This is a moment where many contemporary intellectuals could greatly engage in debate, and though I am not qualified, I am deeply interested. Unfortunately, the doctor has forbidden me from reading and writing again due to my dizziness—what can I do? Renowned critic Zhang Yu said: I believe this book is a great miracle among contemporary long historical novels. Especially the chapters on Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, are absolutely brilliant. It is the first heroic tragedy epic in the history of Chinese literature and art. In the work, one can read not only Sima Qian's immense genius and noble character but also the author's aspirations. Although from an artistic perspective, this novel still has many flaws, such as being too realistic, too full, too revealing, with no restraint in the writing, and lacking necessary control in expression and commentary, it is filled with passion, pulsating with life, and brimming with vitality. This is the value of this long historical novel Sima Qian, cast by Ke Wenhui with his emotions and insights. Only in today, over two thousand years later, after the tortuous and arduous struggles of a century of anti-feudal struggles, there is hope to finally break free from the vicious cycle of the "cycle of heaven," and to create a great "human state." Only then will people have the opportunity to ascend to a higher platform, with new perspectives and minds, to rediscover the ancient heroic cause and write one or several heroic tragedy epics. The author's opportunity and attempt are truly precious, admirable, and worth discussing. This is a moment where many contemporary intellectuals could greatly engage in debate, and though I am not qualified, I am deeply interested. Unfortunately, the doctor has forbidden me from reading and writing again due to my dizziness—what can I do?