Bridge, Peach Garden: Classic Collection

Author: Fei Ming
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Fei Ming (1901-1967), originally named Feng Wenbing, was a member of the Willow Weave Society and studied under Zhou Zuoren's style. In literary history, he is regarded as a representative writer of the Beijing School. His first novel collection, The Story of the Bamboo Grove, published in 1929, belongs to rural literature. Fei Ming's major works include the long The Bridge, as well as The Biography of Mr. Must-Be-There and Mr. Must-Be-There After Flying in an Airplane, among others. The latter two reveal a satirical tone toward the absurdity of reality through their poetic pursuit. Fei Ming's novels are known for their "prose-like" style. He introduced Zhou Zuoren's literary concepts into the realm of fiction and blended Western modernist techniques with the stylistic elements of classical Chinese poetry and prose. His writing is concise and profound, combining simplicity and austerity with sharpness and eccentricity. This unique creative style is celebrated as the "Fei Ming Style" and has influenced subsequent Beijing School writers like Shen Congwen. Even in Wang Zengqi of the 1940s, one can find his influence. This book selects only his novels, but in fact, Fei Ming's poetry, prose, and novels are all interconnected. Especially The Bridge, which is frequently included in various prose collections. The short stories are selected from various collections. As the northern proverb goes, "There will be a feast after the feast," and "Good food is not afraid of being late." Waiting is not without reward. I believe that the complete collection, which includes all of Fei Ming's published and unpublished works, will provide future generations with a true understanding of a complete Fei Ming and his continuous, unwavering effort to "Chineseize" modern literature throughout his life.