Mo Yan's Best - Joy

Author: Mo Yan
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Features: Yongle, a young man born into a poor rural family in Gaomi County, like countless other rural children, hoped to break free from the farm and escape poverty and backwardness through the college entrance examination. However, after five attempts at the exam, he failed each time. Hope turned into a bubble, and his efforts became futile. He felt frustrated, oppressed, painful, and helpless. The earnest care of his elderly mother, the helplessness of his brother under the weight of life, the disdain of his sister-in-law and others—everything seemed to crush him. With no other choice, he ran away from home and embarked on an irreversible "path of happiness." A thousand words cannot capture the essence of Mo Yan! Mo Yan calls himself "Mo" (meaning "not speaking"), yet his pen is filled with countless words. Regardless of the subject, his flowing and intricate style is his trademark. This might be a game of self-mockery or self-affirmation for a novelist. Because of these countless words, he has also attracted countless critical voices. Discussions about Mo Yan range from feminism to national discourse, and in recent years, they have indeed led to numerous conferences and theses. However, amidst the clamor of academia, Mo Yan seems to remain silent in response. Any claims about the novelist's final aspirations, as presented in written works, must be grounded in this self-awareness.