The Love Story of Ah Q

Author: Xue Qian
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Features: In China, Ah Q, a character born from the pen of the great literary figure Lu Xun, is a household name. The reason Ah Q has resonated so deeply with people is not only because of his "Q"-shaped head but also because he habitually uses the "spiritual victory method" to defend his weaknesses and mask his awkward situations. However, Ah Q in Lu Xun's works is still Ah Q of the old society; his personality traits are in harmony with the social reality of that time. The Ah Q I draw, on the other hand, is the Ah Q of the new era, and his observations, experiences, and actions are closely related to modern life. He might foolishly hold flowers and court a beautiful or wealthy girl, he mightly suffer from "wife domination," and he might even yield to the temptation of extramarital affairs. Such an Ah Q is everywhere in our real lives. Of course, despite the time gap, the new Ah Q shares the same core with the old Ah Q—they both resort to the spiritual victory method to seek psychological balance when facing setbacks. Indeed, the Ah Q I depict in this book embodies many modern flaws, but he also has many endearing qualities. In this book, we will see how he cleverly designs a trap to catch a thief, how he goes to great lengths to soothe a crying baby to sleep, and so on. All these humorous scenes come together to form a richer and more vivid image of Ah Q. I hate Ah Q, but I also love Ah Q, and I believe readers will share the same feelings after reading this book.