Chinese Literature — Shen Congwen A village has a distance

Author: Shen Congwen
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Shen Congwen (1902-1988), native of Fenghuang (Phoenix), in Hunan Province, is a renowned writer with a prolific body of work. The book, "Mare, Xiao Xiao, Gui Shen Getune Bourgade," is set in a remote village, the four novellas in the collection showcase the author's expertise in the genre, set in his native land before liberation. With remarkable talent and perfect authenticity, Shen Congwen evokes profound depth, through charming characters and customs, traditions, and conflicts that ruled the popular circles of old China.