Mother, in the hospital: Classic Collection

Author: Ding Ling
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: In the literary history of the 20th century, Ding Ling occupies a unique position. This is not only because her early works, which were described as "dropping a bomb on the then "deadly silent literary scene," continued to produce remarkable works, making her one of the few female writers who sustained creative output for over half a century after the May Fourth Movement. It is also because she was deeply involved in the intense social and historical whirlwind of Chinese literary circles. Her rise and fall were closely tied to the changing tides of the era, and her (:) epitomizes the fate of modern Chinese intellectual women. This book collects Ding Ling's classic representative works, making it an indispensable collection.
Judging by Ding Ling's works, she has repeatedly become a major phenomenon in literary history throughout her life. Her significant works have not only had a profound impact but have also sparked controversy on multiple occasions. It has been impossible to distinguish between fragrant flowers and poisonous weeds, with denials and affirmations following one after another, leading to several fluctuations in the evaluation of Ding Ling. Amidst these ups and downs, a colorful image of a legendary revolutionary female writer has emerged.
Ding Ling (1904-1986), originally named Jiang Wei and styled Bingzhi, was born in Heqizhong Village, Gaqiao Township, Xiumei County, Linli County. In 1927, Ding Ling began writing novels. Her first novel, Meng Ke, and her early masterpiece, The Diary of a Lady Called Sha Fei, were (: subsequently published). Subsequently, she published short story collections such as In Darkness, Diary of Suicide, and A Woman, as well as the novella Wei Hu. Later, she wrote a series of short and medium-length stories and novels, including Spring of 1930 in Shanghai (Part One and Part Two), A Certain Night, Tianjiachong, Water, Net of Law, News, Night Meeting, Flight, The Poet Yaroff, and To the Children, along with the novel Mother. In 1948, she wrote the renowned novel The Sun Shines on the Sanggan River. This masterpiece marked a milestone in Ding Ling's creative career and stood out as a significant achievement in the history of modern Chinese literature. In 1951, she was awarded the Stalin Prize for Literature.
Judging by Ding Ling's works, she has repeatedly become a major phenomenon in literary history throughout her life. Her significant works have not only had a profound impact but have also sparked controversy on multiple occasions. It has been impossible to distinguish between fragrant flowers and poisonous weeds, with denials and affirmations following one after another, leading to several fluctuations in the evaluation of Ding Ling. Amidst these ups and downs, a colorful image of a legendary revolutionary female writer has emerged.