You have no reason not to go crazy

Author: Creative Research Department of the China Writers Association
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Since the new era, the literary world has been full of vitality and enthusiasm. Some works often evoke different interpretations, sparking controversies. The principle of "letting a hundred flowers bloom and letting a hundred schools of thought contend" is both a driving force for creative development and a catalyst for cultural and social progress. To further invigorate creative and critical activities, to provide corresponding materials for the history and development of contemporary literature, and, most importantly, to offer convenient reading access for a broad readership—especially literature enthusiasts, faculty and students of liberal arts institutions, and literary researchers—the publishers have invited the Creative Research Department of the China Writers Association to compile and select this series, "Controversial Works of the New Era."
The pursuit of authority, completeness, and practicality in unity is our goal in publishing this series. Works must possess substantial intellectual depth and artistic distinctiveness, while controversies must hold literary value. The author and the work must have generated significant impact within the literary world or broader society—these are the principles guiding our selection. This series constitutes an important component of the history of contemporary Chinese literature from a fresh perspective. To gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of contemporary Chinese literature, owning this series would be highly beneficial. You Have No Reason Not to Go Mad is part of the "Controversial Works of the New Era" series, selected from 1996 to 2000.