The Tree is Like This
by Bai Xianyong
About This Novel
After facing the many joys and sorrows in the world, and the uncertainty of life and death, Bai Xianyong sighed: "What you have is always a fluke, impermanence is the normal state of life, and all maturity begins with loss." "I have always believed that man can defeat nature, and I often go against the odds. However, after all, human power is no match for destiny... We tried our best, but still failed miserably. "While thinking about the meaning of literature and the purpose of writing countless times, Bai Xianyong said: "Literature is the most profound and heartfelt reflection of a nation's soul. It speaks for that nation." "I write because I hope to turn the silent pain in the human heart into words and use literature to write about human nature." In this collection of essays, the author may reminisce about the past, recount his past, express his feelings, or talk about literature and art. Although he writes about personal memories, he is actually writing about history. What remains in the film of Bai Xianyong's childhood memory is the "last touch of prosperity" of Shanghai, and the long process of "the young boy leaving home and the old boy returning home" flashes back to the vicissitudes of Chinese history in the 20th century.
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