The sun shines on the Sanggan River — China Collection

Author: Ding Ling
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Publish Date: 2004-04-20
Features: "The Chinese Library" primarily selects outstanding works and translations published in China since the 20th century, covering fields such as philosophy, social sciences, literary and artistic creation, and science and cultural popularization. These works and translations have had a significant positive impact on China's political, economic, cultural, and social development over the past century and remain highly valuable to this day. They are classic and essential works that Chinese readers must read. Great works are always intellectual debates that shook the wisdom of every era, classics that enlighten the masses, and works that touch the soul. They are treasures of the culture and spirit of their time and nation, and should leave a mark in their own time and benefit future generations. The "Chinese Library" publishes these works in classified volumes from the past century, offering a macro review of publishing achievements in the 20th century and actively exploring future publishing endeavors. It contributes to the construction of advanced Chinese culture and the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Some titles in the "Chinese Library" require reformatting due to technical reasons, with their layouts adjusted, while most retain their original layouts. A library of this scale, with a thousand books, spans a wide range of styles—serious, humorous, elegant, and popular. Uniform layouts may not always be suitable. Moreover, layout design is also part of the aesthetic appeal of a book. While readers absorb knowledge and appreciate works, they can also enjoy the distinctive styles of layout design from different publishing houses across different periods. This is a joy left for readers. This novel, set in the land reform struggles of northern China, excels in psychological portrayal and character development. It deeply explores peasant revolution, rural class struggles, rural life, and the inner world of farmers. It won the Stalin Prize in 1951.