Night and Day

Author: Ke Yunlu
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This is the story that takes place within a single night and day after County Party Secretary Li Xiangnan returns to Beijing after failing in his reforms in the ancient city of Guling. Through four families and the hundreds of characters associated with them, the work presents a comprehensive portrayal of the social life of various strata in the capital, Jingdu, during the great yet challenging period of reform. It is a contemporary "River Scene at Qingming Festival." The grand scale, rich scenes, unrestrained momentum, complex conflicts, diverse and vivid character portrayals, as well as the varied artistic techniques, all leave readers with a profound and fresh sense of experience.