Bronze Age

Author: Wang Xiaobo
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: The Bronze Age is the third part of the Age Trilogy. This is a long narrative set against the backdrop of ancient China's Tang Dynasty, consisting of three works. The protagonists of this series are ancient intellectuals and legendary figures. As a group of individuals who pursue individuality, love freedom, and wish to live according to their own values and spiritual beliefs, they are filled with a strong desire for creation and a sense of humanity. However, they are controlled and twisted by the power struggles of their time, turning their wisdom and love into a farcical comedy. In this long narrative, the author weaves together tales of literary geniuses and beautiful women, midnight elopements, long-distance searches for love, and the creation of great enterprises—these are the legendary stories of the Tang Dynasty. By blending modern love with Tang Dynasty legends, the author modernizes the legends, infuses them with modern sensibilities, and fuses historical art through the recollection of the passage of time. Ultimately, it establishes an understanding of the ultimate value of life and introduces a narrative style where the narrator freely traverses the past, present, and future, engaging in a dialogic narration.