Ten Night Stories
by Ma Shitu
About This Novel
Ma Shitu takes ten poor officials in the old Chinese officialdom as the protagonists. Through the unique narrative method of ten people taking turns telling stories, and using seemingly unimaginable but very real anecdotes, we not only see the intrigues and betrayal of officialdom in the old society. The ugly behavior of Fu Jue, the miserable life of ordinary working people, especially the tragic experience of women being insulted and harmed, and the cold human world of the old society, the hypocrisy of ethics and morals, and the danger of social relations between people. "Ten Notes of a Night Story" adopts a story-telling narrative format that can firmly grasp the readers. It allows ten extremely boring clerks to take turns setting up the dragon gate formation every day. This structural form and certain legendary color of the work enhance the readers' interest in reading. In addition, the work's humorous tone, sharp satire on the reactionary rule of the old society, and emotional descriptions in many places also make this work more attractive.
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Official(4)Scraped 20d ago
It is still very important for people to have a craft. If you fail in the competition for a job, you can still rely on this craft to support yourself. Otherwise, it will be difficult to support yourself.
As the saying goes, we can meet each other as we grow older. In this society, there are all kinds of people and things. Those with little experience and interest can listen to those with more experience to understand.
Ten years of studying hard just for that moment of success and fame. However, being unemployed after graduation is not just a matter of talk. Entering university, obtaining a diploma, and the final job are the most important.
Very good, eternal humanity, eternal story.
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Community(0)
Official(4)Scraped 20d ago
It is still very important for people to have a craft. If you fail in the competition for a job, you can still rely on this craft to support yourself. Otherwise, it will be difficult to support yourself.
As the saying goes, we can meet each other as we grow older. In this society, there are all kinds of people and things. Those with little experience and interest can listen to those with more experience to understand.
Ten years of studying hard just for that moment of success and fame. However, being unemployed after graduation is not just a matter of talk. Entering university, obtaining a diploma, and the final job are the most important.
Very good, eternal humanity, eternal story.
