Artist Han Qixiang

Author: Jia Pingwa
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is one of the "Essential Works of Jia Pingwa's Novels," including his short novels such as "Hezi," "The Artist Han Qixiang," and "Ruined City." "The Heaven Dog" explores life and society through sexual awareness, delving into the profound realm of the national spirit to reveal the intense conflict between a person's social and natural attributes in the heart, uncovering the tragic ethics under the constraints of old notions. Most of Jia Pingwa's novels depict humble people from the grassroots of society, focusing on trivial matters. Jia Pingwa expresses his "views" based on solid "facts," giving his novels greater strength while preventing them from being monotonous. He fully showcases the broader background of the era and society, as well as the love dance of two people illuminated under this heavy spotlight. He adheres to traditional and straightforward forms, yet his works are modern in spirit, humanistic in scope, and imbued with the desolation of life and the wholeness of stories. What remains for us is the savoring of the past hardships of this nation and people, and a celebration of the brilliance of life's flowers.