Midnight (enter Famous Artists and Review Classics)
by Mao Dun
About This Novel
"Midnight", formerly known as "Sunset", is set in the semi-feudal and semi-colonial old Shanghai from May to June 1930. It depicts characters from all walks of life, including businessmen, soldiers, intellectual youths, socialites, elderly people, workers, etc., Showing a broad picture of social life in old China in the 1930s. In the harsh situation of warlords' melee and workers' strikes, Wu Sunfu tried his best to revitalize national industry, stepped up oppression of workers, and engaged in public debt speculation. However, under the strong economic constraints of his opponent Zhao Botao, he was ultimately defeated and completely bankrupt. For more than half a century, "Midnight" has not only enjoyed a wide range of readers in China, but has also been translated into more than a dozen languages including English, German, Russian, and Japanese, producing extensive international influence.
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Official(8)Scraped 6d ago
After reading this book, I deeply understood Wu Sunfu's helplessness and helplessness. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that he was a hero in the mechanical industry era of the 20th century. He was a hero. Although it was too difficult to be a hero, you may argue that no hero is easy. But the heroes we usually call have specific and impressive deeds. It is clear at a glance that they were moved by their heroic feats and praised for them. However, what deeds did Wu Sunfu have, and what was so touching about him? However, what he overcame was the contradiction of the era. In such a complicated whirlpool of contradictions, he used his courage, ability and courage to prove himself. He rushed forward and fought hard for China's national industry. Although he could not escape the fate of failure in the end, under the background of such an era, could he succeed? What could he do on such a changing historical stage?
I'll read it after I finish reading Bai Lu Yuan. Wait for me!
I seem to understand but not understand, haha
Finally finished reading it, a classic novel
You must read Chinese classic literature
for the goal
Working hard for my own small goals.
It would be great if it was made into a TV series
Hahaha, only students who like history will like this book, otherwise they will not understand it.
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Community(0)
Official(8)Scraped 6d ago
After reading this book, I deeply understood Wu Sunfu's helplessness and helplessness. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that he was a hero in the mechanical industry era of the 20th century. He was a hero. Although it was too difficult to be a hero, you may argue that no hero is easy. But the heroes we usually call have specific and impressive deeds. It is clear at a glance that they were moved by their heroic feats and praised for them. However, what deeds did Wu Sunfu have, and what was so touching about him? However, what he overcame was the contradiction of the era. In such a complicated whirlpool of contradictions, he used his courage, ability and courage to prove himself. He rushed forward and fought hard for China's national industry. Although he could not escape the fate of failure in the end, under the background of such an era, could he succeed? What could he do on such a changing historical stage?
I'll read it after I finish reading Bai Lu Yuan. Wait for me!
I seem to understand but not understand, haha
Finally finished reading it, a classic novel
You must read Chinese classic literature
for the goal
Working hard for my own small goals.
It would be great if it was made into a TV series
Hahaha, only students who like history will like this book, otherwise they will not understand it.
