Camel Xiangzi - (Expert and Famous Teacher Interpretation Version)

Author: Lao She
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: The Camel Xiangzi is a tragic work. The author does not deliberately seek humor but portrays the true face of life. The characters in the story are all on a downward path, from Xiangzi, Huxiu, Xiaofu, Erqiangzi, Lao Ma and his grandchildren, to Liu Siye, who once commanded great prestige, all heading towards despair and dimness. The tragedies of these characters constitute the great tragedy of the entire society. Another feature of the book is its rich atmosphere of the ancient capital and the bustling streets. Lao She's works set in Beijing all share this characteristic. The Camel Xiangzi particularly focuses on the life scenes of lower-class laborers, especially the world of rickshaw pullers and the life in the crowded courtyard. This Beijing flavor, with its unique dialect and cultural nuances, adds an irreplaceable artistic charm to the book. This book is part of the Chinese Language New Curriculum·Classic Reading Series titled The Camel Xiangzi. Lao She depicts a tragedy with a compassionate touch: in Beijing of the 1920s, a hardworking, sturdy small figure from the lower strata of society, full of dreams of wealth and struggle, is ultimately swallowed by the dark storm. It reveals the slave mentality of "small people" at the time and the ultimate collapse of their hopes. With the suicide of Xiangzi's beloved Xiaofu, the last spark of his personal struggle is extinguished. This is the typical fate of the impoverished citizens of old Beijing in China. The Camel Xiangzi extensively uses Beijing colloquialisms, dialects, and descriptions of local customs and traditions of old Beijing, making it feel ( does not need translation) and easy to read, making it a classic work of modern vernacular Chinese literature.