Shanghai Mortal Biography
by He Xiao
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[First Prize Winner of the Sixth Realistic Theme Internet Literature Essay Competition] [Selected works for the key creative projects of realistic themes of Shanghai Writers Association] [Works on the Internet Novels List of China's Internet Literature Influence List (2022)] [Selected works for the National Press and Publication Administration's 2022-2023 Outstanding Realistic Theme Online Literature Publishing Project] [Shortlisted works for the 2nd New Era Internet Literature "White Horse Award" (2025)] [Published by Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House, titled "Biography of Mortals"] In the early 1990s, Zhu Shengyong, who was born in Laochengxiang, Nancheng District, Shanghai, accidentally got an opportunity to study in the United States during his senior year of high school, but he gave it up because he did not want to miss the last half year of his grandfather who was suffering from cancer. His good friend embarked on the road to the United States. Zhu Shengyong, who stayed in China, gave up the unified distribution and chose his own career after graduation. Since then, he has personally witnessed the earth-shaking changes that have taken place in Shanghai. Although every choice in ordinary life is small, it still contributes to the glory of the times. The story tells the lives of ordinary people in Shanghai and the magnificent urban changes in Shanghai over the past 30 years. Let me share a happy event: "Shanghai Mortal Biography", which was completed in the spring of 2022, has finally been printed as a physical book after three years. Published by Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House, the physical book was renamed "The Biography of Mortals". Friends who are interested can check out JD. Com, Dangdang, and Pinduoduo.
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A realistic novel, an award-winning work in a writer's essay competition, about the ups and downs of a Shanghai single family in the development of the times. A very distinctive Shanghai family, a shrewd but nagging mother, an elder brother who is smart but ultimately falls behind on his smartness, a male protagonist who is honest but has a keenness to study, and is a bit wise and foolish... Combined with the rapid development of Shanghai in the 1990s, the older generation of readers seem to see their past selves. Category: urban, reality Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Keywords: Shanghai, realistic themes, life choices, urban changes Introduction to the work: Shanghai Mortal tells the story of Zhu Shengyong who gave up the opportunity to study in the United States in his senior year of high school, stayed in China to choose his own career, and witnessed the earth-shaking changes that have taken place in Shanghai. He has experienced the ups and downs of love, friendship, and family affection, and also encountered challenges in the workplace, family, and society. Every ordinary choice he made reflects the glory and darkness of this era. This is a life legend of ordinary people in Shanghai, and also a magnificent 30-year history of urban changes in Shanghai. Evaluation of the work: The Life of Shanghai Mortals is a masterpiece with realistic themes. The author depicts a real and three-dimensional Shanghai, depicts the style and atmosphere of the city, and shows a rich and colorful era. The novel not only focuses on the fate of individuals, but also on social changes. It not only shows the spiritual outlook of Shanghai people, but also the national sentiments of the Chinese people. The novel not only has a realistic realistic style, but also is an excellent work with literary value and ideological depth. Recommendation: If you like reading stories about Shanghai, if you want to understand the changes of an era, and if you want to experience a life choice, "Shanghai Mortal Biography" is a novel worth reading. Related works: Author: He Xiao Status: Completed Word count: 490,000 Recommendations for other works by the same author: Big City, Small Home, Looking into the Time
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