To Yan Xie, a letter of thanks

Author: Huang Chang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is a collection of private correspondence written by Huang Chang to his friends, including over two hundred letters to Huang Zongjiang, Zhou Ruchang, Yang Yi, Fan Yong, Jiang Deming, Li Hui, and others. The content covers household chores, social customs, but more importantly, it delves into literary affairs of the past, with a focus on literary creation studies, publishing, and anecdotes from the cultural world. The records of exchanges with Ba Jin in his later years are particularly valuable. The letters span over fifty years, from 1943 to 2003, covering several significant periods in China's history. Thus, these letters are not only a record of emotional exchanges between literary friends but also rare empirical materials depicting the changing tides of their era.