The life of the old street

Author: Lin Jiaping
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Beautiful scenery, Kind people, Cruel crimes! A work hailed by critics as "A masterpiece commemorating the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Fascist War and the War of Resistance against Japan." It depicts the inhumane atrocities committed by Japanese militarism in remote rural areas of China during World War II. The exquisite narrative, vivid writing, striking contrasts in character personalities, and the intense realism of the events leave a profound impact on the reader!
In southwestern Hunan, the local customs are simple, and the landscape is breathtaking. During the War of Resistance, a Nationalist army retreated to this area, only to unexpectedly fall into a Japanese ambush. The Japanese occupied Furong River, and the people of the old town fled into Shenxian Rock seeking "protection," only to be surrounded by the Japanese again.
"My older sister was captured by the Japanese during the escape. To save her, my mother took a risky action. My second uncle ventured alone back into the old town, which had already been occupied by the Japanese."
The exquisite narrative, vivid writing, striking contrasts in character personalities, and the intense realism of the events leave a profound impact on the reader!
Moreover, the author breaks the traditional creative model of anti-Japanese literature by revealing the psychological impact of war through the differences between Chinese and Japanese cultures. As a result, the book is hailed by critics as "A masterpiece commemorating the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Fascist War and the War of Resistance against Japan."
In southwestern Hunan, the local customs are simple, and the landscape is breathtaking. During the War of Resistance, a Nationalist army retreated to this area, only to unexpectedly fall into a Japanese ambush.