Wordless (Part II)

Author: Zhang Jie
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: This is the writer's reflection on the last century; This is the writer's voice left for the new century; This is the writer's narration for those souls that can no longer be spoken of, telling of their profound hardships and inner confusion, questioning the entire world. Renowned female writer Zhang Jie, after twelve years of dedicated effort, meticulously crafted this profound and magnificent, ethereal and enduring masterpiece. The novel takes the life journey of the female writer Wu Wei as its main thread, narrating the marriage stories of several generations of women in her family, depicting the ups and downs and turbulent lives of various individuals amidst major social upheavals and transformations, showcasing the dramatic events of China's past century. It offers a unique record and examination of the 20th century in China, portraying an era that is endless to describe. The novel's prose is lively and unrestrained, the plot intricate and full of twists, the characters complex and lifelike, with a grand and expansive structure. It is like a majestic symphony, one refrain after another, striking the hearts of readers, engaging in soul-searching, leaving endless reflections—truly profound within yet unrestrained without, delivering a powerful artistic shock. Laozi once said, "The deepest sound is silent, the greatest form is invisible." Too profound suffering may be difficult to express, too abundant emotions may be impossible to convey—this is titled The Wordless. Yet in The Wordless, we see the writer's relentless pursuit of the spiritual homeland of humanity and hear the writer's hopeful prayers for the new century. The entire book is divided into three parts, totaling over 800,000 words. This volume is the second part.