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 conquer nature, and I often go against the odds. However, human power is no match for destiny... We tried our best, but we still failed miserably." Between writing and writing countless times, thinking about the meaning of literature and the purpose of writing, Bai Xianyong Xian Yong said: "Literature is the deepest and most heartfelt projection of a nation's soul, speaking what is in the heart for that nation." "I write because I hope to transform 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 be nostalgic for the past, or recount the past, or express his feelings, or discuss literature and art. Although he is writing 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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