Selected Classical Novels by Wu Jianren: the Sea of hatred + the Sordid History of Modern Society + the Strange Injustice of Nine Lives + the Strange Current Situation Witnessed in Twenty Years (set of 9 Volumes)
About This Novel
This set of books selects ancient classic literary works, such as "The Sea of Hate" and "The History of Sordid Society in Modern Times", etc., And is suitable for literature lovers to read. Especially lovers of classical literature will be in for a treat. "The Strange Situation I Witnessed for Twenty Years" is a novel with an autobiographical nature. Through nearly 200 short stories about the protagonist's "narrow escape" from his father's funeral to his failure in business, it outlines various strange current situations in late Qing society in the more than 20 years after the Sino-French War to the beginning of the 20th century. The social life it reflects is broader than "The Appearance of Officialdom". In addition to the officialdom, it also involves shopping malls, foreign markets, medical schools, and medical and divination. "Nine Lives" was originally published in "New Novel" sponsored by Liang Qichao, and tells the story of a major murder that occurred in Guangdong during the Yongzheng period. The work borrows from the past to present the present to attack corrupt officials at that time, but affirms the supreme ruler and shows a reformist tendency. The novel uses flashback techniques and is heavily influenced by foreign literature. The novel prominently reflects the writer's artistic style: sharp writing, solemn and humorous, spicy and interesting. Ru Goucai made his first appearance, and his words, like water from a bottle, and his demeanor as if there were no one around him, appeared on the page with just a few strokes. The novel uses first-person limited narrative, which is unique in the history of novels. At the same time, it also uses flashbacks, interludes and other methods in structure, providing a model for the creation of Chinese novels. The work runs through the joys and sorrows, what has been seen and heard during the 20 years of a near-death experience, and the structure is a knotty ending, making readers feel cordial and credible.
What Readers Think
Rating
Community(0)
Rating
Community(0)
