Correspondence from Germany (A Life Dialogue Between a Native Writer and His PhD Son in Germany)

Author: Yu Tianbai, written by Yu Ke
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Yu Tianbai, a Chinese writer who caused a stir in both literary circles and the public with his novel "The Sinking of Greater Shanghai"; Yu Ke, Yu Tianbai's son, who studied in Germany from 1991 to 2005 for 14 years and obtained a doctorate. "Letters from Germany" – selecting over 300 pieces from more than 2,000 letters and over 1.4 million words of correspondence between the father and son over 14 years, it truly reveals the emotional journey of the two through 14 years. From pursuing education and knowledge to striving for survival; from family matters and national affairs to global issues; from familial and friendly bonds to the emotions of children. Every aspect of life encountered is addressed, and every description is deeply moving. Though it is a private dialogue between a father and son, it is a genuine record of an era. The book encompasses all the experiences and reflections of life in our time. This is a personal dialogue between the local writer Yu Tianbai and his PhD-holding son who studied in Germany, spanning 14 years. This book is a private conversation between father and son, as well as a true record of an era, truly revealing the emotional journey of the two over 14 years – from pursuing education and knowledge to striving for survival; from family matters and national affairs to global issues; from familial and friendly bonds to the emotions of children. Yu Tianbai, a Chinese writer who caused a stir in both literary circles and the public with his novel "The Sinking of Greater Shanghai"; Yu Ke, Yu Tianbai's son, who studied in Germany from 1991 to 2005 for 14 years and obtained a doctorate. "Letters from Germany" – selecting over 300 pieces from more than 2,000 letters and over 1.4 million words of correspondence between the father and son over 14 years, it truly reveals the emotional journey of the two through 14 years. From pursuing education and knowledge to striving for survival; from family matters and national affairs to global issues; from familial and friendly bonds to the emotions of children. Every aspect of life encountered is addressed, and every description is deeply moving. Though it is a private dialogue between a father and son, it is a genuine record of an era. The book encompasses all the experiences and reflections of life in our time.