Works by Xiao Fei

Author: Xiao Fei / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Xiao Fei's three novels can be regarded as deconstructions of contemporary wuxia fiction. They deconstruct the patterns, turn the plots into playful narratives, and reveal the author's creative spontaneity and subjectivity. The underlying intention is to demonstrate that wuxia fiction is not as sacred or serious as it may seem—it is merely a type of textual work with certain regularities. All three works are "youth wuxia," blending seriousness with a light-hearted touch. The works reflect the thinking of the internet generation about the dual worlds of virtual and real spaces. On one hand, they have a "carnival-like" (subversion) of real life in a traditional sense, deconstructing the obscured and sanctified reality to reveal human primal impulses. On the other hand, they have a "parodic" (subversion) of virtual spaces or literary fiction in an avant-garde sense, deconstructing the fabricated and idealized fantasies to reveal human true essence. Moreover, Xiao Fei's light-hearted writing style makes the reading experience engaging and deeply moving, showcasing strong literary appeal.
Xiao Fei's three novels can be regarded as deconstructions of contemporary wuxia fiction. They deconstruct the patterns, turn the plots into playful narratives, and reveal the author's creative spontaneity and subjectivity. The underlying intention is to demonstrate that wuxia fiction is not as sacred or serious as it may seem—it is merely a type of textual work with certain regularities.