Contemporary Masterpieces · Zhang Xin · Who Can Depend On

Author: Zhang Xin
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book selects five novels by contemporary female writer Zhang Xin: "You Have No Reason Not to Go Mad," "How Can Love Be Helpless," "Who Can Be Relying On," "Floating World's Fate," and "The Chief." Each novel tells a very readable love story. The plots and language remain Zhang Xin's signature style, with little change or breakthrough. However, you have to admit, her "stories" are indeed well-told, always backed by the phrase "How Can Love Be Helpless"—in the face of the harsh reality, what you must first consider and confront is living rather than pursuing love. This book is part of the "Representative Works of Contemporary Masters," which includes selected works of six "literary pillars": Shi Tiesheng, Su Tong, Wang Anyi, Can Xue, Liu Xinglong, and Zhang Xin. These six writers have been devoted to literature since the 1980s, viewing it as a life-affirming pursuit worthy of lifelong dedication. If creative time is also a form of life, then after two decades of writing, they can be considered mature. They are no longer young avant-garde figures who suddenly emerged, shocking the world; nor are they literary giants who dominate the scene, preserving traditions while paving the way for successors; nor are they newcomers who act recklessly to attract attention or charm others with their wit. They have established their own creative resumes and reputations, formed fixed literary perspectives and market channels, and developed unique writing styles that leave a distinct personal imprint. Through their works, we can glimpse the trajectory of their literary creations.