The Possibility of Prose: 10 Questions and Answers About Prose Writing

Author: Liu Huijun, Ma Mingbo
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Looking back at the development of China's new literature in the 20th century, we find that prose, as one of the important literary genres of the new era, has not only inherited the tradition of prose in its entirety but also innovated and developed. Especially since the 1990s, the rapid development of the press industry and the internet has actively promoted the exploration of the multiple dimensions of prose writing, giving rise to an unprecedented "prose fever." A large number of exploratory prose works have emerged, driving prose writing toward a more diverse and free direction. The ten authors collectively address ten different questions, offering readers comprehensive insights and inspiration. This helps not only a broad audience of prose enthusiasts gain an understanding of the cutting-edge explorations in contemporary prose writing but also provides them with reflections on "What makes good prose" and "How to write good prose." The book also includes ten representative prose works personally selected by the ten authors. Beyond reading and appreciation, readers can also learn how they put into practice their understanding of "good prose." The ten authors collectively address ten different questions, offering readers comprehensive insights and inspiration. This helps not only a broad audience of prose enthusiasts gain an understanding of the cutting-edge explorations in contemporary prose writing but also provides them with reflections on "What makes good prose" and "How to write good prose."