Cross-Century Series: (Volume 7) Peeking

Author: Ye Mang
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The "Cross-Century Literary Series" integrates the new achievements of Chinese literature since the 1980s, carrying forward the legacy and paving the way for the creation of a new paradigm in contemporary Chinese literature. It will herald the dawn of a new literary century! The "Cross-Century Literary Series" will be open to all, continuously releasing the creative works of contemporary Chinese writers, primarily in the form of fiction, but also including other genres. It does not discriminate based on the fame of the writers, the order of their names, or the length of their works—so long as they are creative achievements, they will be appropriately included. The "Cross-Century Literary Series" will be rooted in the present while looking to the future, upholding the tradition of realism in Chinese literature while advocating openness, exploration, and diversity. In terms of selection criteria, it will adhere to the principle of combining aesthetics and history, valuing both the literary quality of the works and their cultural inclusiveness, depth of humanity, and historical significance. It will emphasize artistic innovation while also considering the reading needs and expectations of the audience. To consolidate and expand the achievements of the "Cross-Century Literary Series" and leave a legacy of humanistic wealth for future generations, this issue, like the previous six, maintains a high level and quality, catering to the reading needs and expectations of the audience. It upholds the tradition of realism in Chinese literature while advocating openness, exploration, and diversity. The writers included range from seasoned literary figures to emerging talents. This issue, like the previous ones, focuses primarily on short and medium-length fiction, with each issue containing approximately 250,000 words. This book collects the short and medium-length fiction of Ye Mang, including works such as "The Woman Who Operates the Elevator," "Looking for Trouble," "From the Basement to the 39th Floor," "" (Anti-Theft Door), "Peeping," "The Rural Youth," "The Magic Cube of Aspiration," "Enlightenment," and "Smacking You Fifty." Most of the works in this book have been translated into French and published. The French believe that Ye Mang's works possess a comedic spirit, humor, and exaggeration, but in reality, he has more profoundly opened up a new way of writing about modern urban life for his readers.