Qiyuan
by Ba Jin
About This Novel
"Open Garden" was created in 1944. It was based on the author's impressions of returning to his hometown in Chengdu twice during the Anti-Japanese War. It can be regarded as a sequel to "The Torrent Trilogy", telling what happened after the decline of the big family. This novel uses the clues of a mansion to tell the unfortunate story of two owners in the old society. Unearned money has become the cause of family disaster and an opportunity for descendants to fall. Hong Kong literary historian Sima Changfeng once commented on "Open Garden": "In terms of precision, it can compete with Lu Xun, in terms of elegance, it can compete with Shen Congwen, in terms of vividness, it cannot surpass Lao She, and in terms of lingering, it cannot compare with Yu Dafu. However, in terms of the moderation and purity of art, the balance and harmony of plot and character, interest and technique, as well as the crystal roundness of the entire work, if it is viewed just right from all angles, it is far superior to everyone else."
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Official(5)Scraped 16d ago
The eloquent stories are as familiar as they are commonplace, but they are inspiring.
recommend. It is considered the follow-up to the Torrent trilogy and is worth watching.
Recommend. It is considered the follow-up to the Torrent trilogy and is worth watching.
Indescribable spiritual feelings
A very meaningful book that makes people think
Elegy of the times
This novel overflows with unspeakable sadness everywhere, and is tactful and moving. The old owner of Qiyuan died, and the new owner also suffered a tragedy. It is impossible to survive like this... The dream is crazy, and the big dream is in vain. PS I still love Young Master Yang and Zhaohua Beauty
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Community(0)
Official(5)Scraped 16d ago
The eloquent stories are as familiar as they are commonplace, but they are inspiring.
recommend. It is considered the follow-up to the Torrent trilogy and is worth watching.
Recommend. It is considered the follow-up to the Torrent trilogy and is worth watching.
Indescribable spiritual feelings
A very meaningful book that makes people think
Elegy of the times
This novel overflows with unspeakable sadness everywhere, and is tactful and moving. The old owner of Qiyuan died, and the new owner also suffered a tragedy. It is impossible to survive like this... The dream is crazy, and the big dream is in vain. PS I still love Young Master Yang and Zhaohua Beauty
