Wanfang Novel: Not Enough Love

Author: Wan Fang
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: New Short Stories and Novellas by Wan Fang, the daughter of renowned playwright Cao Yu, a contemporary writer. Perhaps it's because of her distinguished lineage. As the daughter of Cao Yu, Wan Fang's works resemble casual conversations, recounting enduring stories. Her experiences make her writing seem somewhat detached from our perspective, yet the tone remains pure and fragrant. In the story "No Bullets," she poses the question: What should one truly value in life? Wang Gao, a young man raised in a divorced family, is clueless about the meaning of life. He wants to take revenge on life but lacks a reason. "Flying with Angels" depicts the life of the Cultural Revolution. The old rightist and poet Ma Fu, in his decline, demonstrates healthy and noble spiritual qualities, attracting the ignorant and foolish Li Sanliang. Their spiritual exchange draws them to each other, permeating one another. The novel "Murder" is a story set in a rural area in Northeast China. Six decades after being abandoned by her husband, the protagonist finally kills her own grandmother, whom she has cared for her entire life. Cao Yu made his final remarks before leaving the world: "I think the novel Murder has strength and provokes thought. I once worried that she might be a more introspective author, but I no longer worry about that. She can write about completely different things, different people and lives, and it’s all so authentic."