Shanghai Writer's Works Biennial Selection (2001-2002) (A total of eight volumes, nine books)

Author: Wang Anyi
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This Shanghai Writers' Biennial Selection, spanning millions of words, covers a wide range of literary fields, including poetry, prose, theory, classical literature studies, literary translation, film and television creation, and more. It records the achievements of Shanghai writers in their respective fields over the past two years. Among them are the active figures of outstanding Shanghai writers, as well as many contributions from ordinary member writers. By carefully reading these works, one can clearly see that Shanghai writers remain passionate about social change, continue to focus on urban life, pursue the essence of humanity and emotion, and maintain their reverence for truth and knowledge. They also uphold their boundless, independent creative spirits and the artistic autonomy of deciding what to write and how to write it. Shanghai writers cherish tranquility and rarely make grand pronouncements or strive for fame. They live and write in quietude, delivering works that embody their inner experiences, profoundly and authentically influencing urban life and its inhabitants.
Literary writing (creation or theory) is inherently solitary—it relies more on the eyes and heart than the mouth. Writers who frequently use their mouths are often not the finest ones.