Shameless Person -- The Collected Works of Du

Author: Du
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: As a woman, Du can be loved or hated, but as a writer, her artistic charm is irresistible and immortal. Marguerite Du is undoubtedly one of the most influential, individualistic, and charming female writers of the 20th century. She has a wide readership in China and all over the world. This book is Marguerite's debut. However, the triangular relationship that haunts the author throughout her life is formed here: daughter, son, and mother. The son and mother transcend the relationship between good and evil, forming a complex and strange alliance, while the little girl is forever excluded and denied the mother's love. This strange family, this adhesive and protective ball rolled from love and hatred, becomes the theme of the book. Marguerite said, "This book fell from me: fear and desire, born from the malice of a difficult childhood." The novel has a strong autobiographical color, and its characters, childhood complexes, and concepts of love set the tone for Du's later works.