The Novel of Mao Dun (Student Edition) -- A Journey of Reading Famous Masterpieces

Author: Mao Dun, edited by Sun Zhongtian
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Mao Dun is a renowned modern Chinese writer, and his novel creations hold a pivotal position in the history of modern Chinese fiction. Generally, the most representative works in Mao Dun's novels are the early Erosion and The Rainbow, as well as the later Night in Shanghai. These novels are celebrated for their profound observation, expansive imagery, and grand narrative structures. They employ accurate, vivid, and rich artistic techniques to depict the intricate and complex historical panorama of Chinese society from the 1920s to the 1940s. This book is part of the "Student Edition Masterpiece Reading Journey" series, featuring six of Mao Dun's finest novels. Among modern Chinese literary writers, Mao Dun is particularly renowned for his novels, especially as a master of the long novel, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of modern Chinese literature. The author himself seemed to recognize this. People will remember that in his later years, when he donated his 250,000 yuan in manuscript fees to the Writers' Association, he also hoped to establish a literary prize for the best long novels annually. In fact, through his diligent efforts, he set an example for Chinese fiction. When we think of long novels such as The Rainbow, Night in Shanghai, Phase of Life, Erosion, and Red Leaves Are Like February Blossoms, we naturally recall his contributions to the long novel.