Going to the Market·outside the Market
by Lao She
About This Novel
"Going to the market" and "Jiwai" both collect some of Lao She's scattered short works. "Going to the Market" is a collection of the first batch of short stories, and "Outside the Collection" is a later work compiled by Lao She's children. Lao She's language is vulgar and refined, and can be appreciated by both refined and popular people. Most of the works are based on citizen life. He is good at depicting the life and destiny of the urban poor, and is especially good at portraying the conservative and backward middle- and lower-class citizens who are soaked in feudal patriarchal concepts, in the midst of national conflicts and class struggles, and under the impact of new historical trends. The ambivalence of confusion, hesitation, loneliness, and the ridiculous behavior of being in a dilemma and at a loss. He likes to reflect common social conflicts through ordinary scenes, and his brushstrokes often extend to the exploration of the national spirit or the reflection on the destiny of the nation, allowing people to taste the severity and heaviness of life through lightness and humor. The brightly colored rendering of natural scenery and the meticulous description of customs and human feelings add to the life and interest of the work.
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