Collected Works of Xu Zidong 09: Selected Readings of Chinese Novels in the 21st Century
by Xu Zidong
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With his keen academic vision and vivid critical perspective, Xu Zidong selects the important works of 25 well-known contemporary writers, and sets his sights on the "ongoing" literary scene that has not yet been determined - the magical countryside of "Life and Death Fatigue", the cosmic allegory of "The Three-Body Problem", and the fate of "Wencheng" Narrative, the urban epic of "Flowers"... From Alai to Jin Yucheng's regional writing, from Mo Yan to Yan Lianke's award-winning success, from Yu Hua to Liu Cixin's national bestseller, through close reading of the text, we examine how novels study history, especially the reality and history of China in the past 20 years. This is not only a vivid review of the novel, but also a literary memo to the future - recording how we use novels to understand China. This time it is newly launched as part of the "Collected Works of Xu Zidong" series, continuing the context of "Rereading 20th Century Chinese Novels". The book is bound by the well-known designer Xihe, and the cover is blackened by master illustrator Beardsley's exquisite prints, and printed in "Future Orange" Pantone color. Open it and witness a literary era taking place.
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