
Classic Novels of the Republic of China: Smoke and Clouds in Beijing
by Lin Yutang
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The novel describes the grievances, grievances, joys and sorrows of the three families of Zeng, Yao and Niu in Beiping during the decades from the Boxer Rebellion to the Anti-Japanese War. It is interspersed with major historical events such as Yuan Shikai's theft of the country, Zhang Xun's restoration, the Zhili-Fengtian War, the warlord separatism, the May 4th Movement, the "Yusi School" and "Modern Commentary School" pen battles, and the outbreak of World War II. It gives a panoramic view of the ever-changing historical landscape of Chinese society.
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