Series of Su Tong Works · Disciplining the Child

Author: Su Tong
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Su Tong, a native of Suzhou in Jiangnan. In 1980, he enrolled in the Chinese Department of Beijing Normal University. It is said that he spent four unforgettable years there, yet his name was still repeatedly mentioned in this renowned institution. In 1983, he devoted himself to fiction writing and has been unstoppable ever since, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary Chinese literature. He enjoys "new trends" and once immersed himself in them. He also appreciates "tradition," delving into the historical vicissitudes of China. One day, The Family was published, and later, under the direction of the acclaimed filmmaker Zhang Yimou, it was transformed into the famous Raise the Red Lantern, which went on to compete for the Academy Award. Although the outcome was not entirely satisfactory, it gave both the Chinese film and literary worlds a considerable shake. The Chinese public learned of The Family through Raise the Red Lantern and became enamored with this charming Su Tong. Su Tong, in turn, used The Family as a new starting point, embarking on his unique literary path.