Saint Virgin's Feelings
by Mu Shiying
About This Novel
The short story "The Affection of the Holy Virgin" tells the story of two devout nuns who fell in love with a handsome young man in their dreams at the same time, resulting in worldly feelings. They felt uneasy and guilty about this and repented devoutly. The novel delicately depicts the conflict between religious beliefs and human desires, and shows people's inner struggles and moral dilemmas. Although it is short, it has been recorded and included for its unique analysis of the complex psychology of modern urbanites. It is one of the author's masterpieces describing complex psychology. "Foxtrot in Shanghai" was published in 1932 and is also one of the author's representative works of New Sensation novels. It uses unique narrative techniques and sensory descriptions to show the prosperity, hustle and bustle and deformity of the Shanghai city in the 1930s, as well as the spiritual emptiness and confusion of the people living there. This collection also includes "Camel Nietzscheans and Women", which is about a discussion about spirit and material, ideals and desires, confusion and loss. Mu Shiying's writing style is not hesitant to criticize, has keen insights, and has a strong personal style. I enjoyed reading it today.
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