Shanghai's Two Talented Women (Essential Prose of Eileen Chang and Su Qing)

Author: Eileen Chang Su Qing
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Eileen Chang and Su Qing were truly a "perfect match" as two outstanding "literary ladies" of their time, and they were also close friends. Eileen Chang once said, "Comparing myself to Bing Xin, Bai Wei, and others, I cannot feel proud at all. Only when comparing myself to Su Qing am I willing to do so." Meanwhile, the magazine Tian Di edited by Su Qing frequently published Eileen Chang's new works. There was neither rivalry between fellow writers nor disdain among literati between them. Therefore, we have compiled their novels and essays together to delight the readers. This book fully showcases the two women writers with vastly different artistic styles, revealing their shallow yet profound expressions within a narrow emotional world. Following their words, you seem to be able to feel the sighs and smiles of women, as well as the deep sorrow and tremors in their souls. The richness and simplicity of humanity are all encompassed within. Additionally, several historical and informative articles are selected, such as the Shanghai Writers' Discussion, Mr. Tan Zhengbi's "On Su Qing and Eileen Chang," and the conversation between Eileen Chang and Su Qing, allowing readers to glimpse the atmosphere of the Shanghai literary scene in the 1940s.