2006 - Best Chinese Novellas of China

Author: Lin Jianfa
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Sunbird Literary Annual Selection series by Liaoning People's Publishing House has been archiving contemporary literature for nine years. This series focuses on the masterpieces of pure literature, with a unique folk perspective, curating the annual literary gems. To date, it has published over fifty selections, each preserving the fragrance of literary years. It upholds the of pure literature, adheres to a folk perspective in selection, sorts through and compiles annually, forming its own distinct style and firmly occupying the position of literary annual selections. This series expands the diverse living space of literature beyond traditional reading, following a popular and mass reading route. It engages with reality and life, rather than approaching it with an objective or condescending stance. It pays close attention to the reading psychology of the general public. Therefore, this series is neither eccentric, nor pretentious, nor abstract, nor snobbish. Its characteristics are simplicity, approachability, everydayness, and immediacy. The close connection between literature and life is undeniable, and even its interests, trends, and techniques share a synchronic relationship with society. The reason I revisited this ancient topic is because I have been reading a series of middle-length novels such as "Mother," "Family Fortune," and "Heading North," which are selected from Lin Jianfa's works published in 2006.