Who can be paired

Author: Zhang Xin
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book selects five novels by contemporary female writer Zhang Xin: "You Have No Reason Not to Go Mad," "How Can Love Be," "Who Can Depend On," "Floating World's Fate," and "The Chief." Each novel tells a very readable love story. The plot and language remain Zhang Xin's signature style, with little change or breakthrough. However, you have to admit, her "stories" are indeed well-told, always backed by the phrase "How Can Love Be"—in the face of the harsh reality, what you must first consider and confront is living rather than pursuing love. This book is part of the "Representative Works of Contemporary Masters," which includes selected works of six "literary pillars"—Shi Tiesheng, Su Tong, Wang Anyi, Can Xue, Liu Xinglong, and Zhang Xin. These six writers have been devoted to literature since the 1980s, viewing it as a life-affirming endeavor worth dedicating their lives to. If creative time is also a form of life, then those who have been writing for over two decades can be considered in their prime. They are no longer young avant-garde writers who suddenly emerged, shocking the world; nor are they literary giants who dominate the scene and uphold tradition; nor are they newcomers who seek attention with wild antics or charm. They have established their own creative resumes and reputations, developed fixed literary perspectives and market channels, and formed unique writing styles marked by their personal. Yet, they continue to progress with societal advancements. They stand firm, carving out their own space, embodying the essence of "the middle." No matter how the world changes or how newcomers mock them, they have become an unstoppable force. Since the 1990s, the world has been turbulent, and literature has been pushed to the margins. Over the first five years of the new century, this trend has worsened, but these writers have successively produced masterpieces, proving the resilience of literary ideals. This is what "the firm" means. In fact, "literary pillars" extend beyond these six writers. Today's literary scene is filled with a host of such literary pillars, who, through their diligence and efforts, continuously use their new works to witness, flourish, and advance contemporary Chinese literature over the past two decades. The reason this series includes the works of these six writers is simple—they were all selected from the Shanghai Literature magazine. Since its revival after the Cultural Revolution, Shanghai Literature has always actively participated in the development of contemporary literature, uniting many writers around the magazine, recommending their outstanding works to readers, and elevating writers through public anticipation. These six writers have published numerous works in this magazine, spanning over a decade—the earliest may date back to the early 1980s, while the most recent are new achievements from this year. Now, writers are heavily influenced by the market, often dazzling the world with massive epics, while the short and medium-length stories published in this magazine are precisely their representative and breakthrough works from their early careers. We have compiled and released these works, allowing readers to see the trajectory of the writers' creative journeys and glimpse the magazine's unwavering sincerity and purpose. This book is part of the "Representative Works of Contemporary Masters," which includes selected works of six "literary pillars"—Shi Tiesheng, Su Tong, Wang Anyi, Can Xue, Liu Xinglong, and Zhang Xin. These six writers have been devoted to literature since the 1980s, viewing it as a life-affirming endeavor worth dedicating their lives to. If creative time is also a form of life, then those who have been writing for over two decades can be considered in their prime. They are no longer young avant-garde writers who suddenly emerged, shocking the world; nor are they literary giants who dominate the scene and uphold tradition; nor are they newcomers who seek attention with wild antics or charm. They have established their own creative resumes and reputations, developed fixed literary perspectives and market channels, and formed unique writing styles marked by their personal. Let us glimpse their literary creative trajectories through their works.