Selected Works of Shen Congwen (60th Century Literary Masters)

Author: Shen Congwen
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: The 20th century was an extraordinary century. The social life of the 20th century was turbulent and underwent profound changes, while the Chinese-language literature of the 20th century was also vast and diverse. Through its own grand evolution, it wrote a brilliant page in the five-thousand-year splendor of Chinese civilization. Featuring collaborations between renowned writers and celebrated works, it reviews and showcases the abundant achievements and significant progress of Chinese literature in the 20th century. The selected writers have their representative works included in "Selected Collections." In addition to the works, experts have written research-oriented prefaces, and bibliographies of the writers' creative works have been compiled. The purpose is to provide readers with necessary guidance and additional information to understand the writers, their works, and their characteristics as well as their positions in literary history. This is a reflection of the vitality of an ancient nation, and a cultural treasure that stands out in history with bold strokes. With only a primary school education, he wrote and taught, publishing over 80 works totaling more than 5 million words in his lifetime. He was a strong contender for the 1988 Nobel Prize in Literature but passed away before the award was given. He was Shen Congwen, a representative figure of the Beijing School of fiction. This book will introduce you to some of the classic works of this legendary writer! With only a primary school education, he wrote and taught, publishing over 80 works totaling more than 5 million words in his lifetime. He was a strong contender for the 1988 Nobel Prize in Literature but passed away before the award was given. He was Shen Congwen, a representative figure of the Beijing School of fiction, and this book will introduce you to some of the classic works of this legendary writer!
The publication of the "60 Masters of 20th Century Literature" series aims to encompass the essence of Chinese-language creative works in the 20th century, showcasing works of classic significance, and creating a premium collection suitable for preservation. It has the dedication of dozens of experts and embodies the heartfelt hopes of tens of thousands of readers who love modern and contemporary Chinese literature. We hope it can withstand the test of time and the selection of history, as friends who support this endeavor have wished: "The 60 Masters of 20th Century Literature" will be a must-read for library collections, university students majoring in liberal arts, and literature enthusiasts, attracting widespread attention. This is a successful creative practice and an important achievement of contemporary Chinese literature.