Name: Midnight************
Author: Mao Dun

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5.8Score

21Chapters

Synopsis

"Midnight", formerly known as "Sunset", is set in the semi-feudal and semi-colonial old Shanghai from May to June 1930. It depicts characters from all walks of life, including businessmen, soldiers, intellectual youths, socialites, elderly people, workers, etc., Showing a broad picture of social life in old China in the 1930s. In the harsh situation of warlord fighting and workers' strikes, Wu Sunfu tried his best to revitalize national industry, stepped up oppression of workers, and engaged in public debt speculation. However, under the strong economic constraints of his opponent Zhao Botao, he was ultimately defeated and completely bankrupt. For more than half a century, "Midnight" has not only enjoyed a wide range of readers in China, but has also been translated into more than a dozen languages including English, German, Russian, and Japanese, producing extensive international influence.

Reader comments

A grand narrative, a complex spider web-like writing form, and a profound reflection of social issues. Although I know that Wu Sunfu may be a capitalist who exploits workers and values his own interests more, I still feel a sense of pity and emotion for him. The entire society contains huge contradictions. Many groups and classes are looking for living space in such a society. They represent different interests, and there are countless contradictions within their groups and classes. In such a complex society, it is extremely difficult to carry out a complete revolution. This novel reveals to us: It is difficult for the bourgeoisie to carry out a complete revolution, and it is difficult for the proletariat to survive in Chinese cities.
11 likes3y ago
The book "Midnight" is like a picture scroll, vividly showing the social life of old China in the 1930s. What impressed me most was Wu Sunfu, who tried hard to revitalize national industry, but ultimately failed. I could feel his helplessness, and I also understood how difficult it was for the development of national industry in that era. This book gave me a deeper understanding of history and made me appreciate my current life more.
3 likes2y ago
"Midnight" is a must-read book for primary and secondary school students! The writer Mao Dun took old Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s as the background and wrote about some people and events in the society at that time. ... The book lives up to its name! This is a good book worth collecting and reading! [Eat melon][learned][like][love][admiration][OK]
3 likes2y ago
The character descriptions are vivid and vivid. I don't know if it's my fault, but I always feel that some parts are not explained clearly. It's like there is no change in Shen Meiqing's inner image, and she can't quite understand the development of things. Then there are almost the first ten chapters. The Dragon Boat Festival in many people's mouths, I always thought it was a major clue or something, but I didn't expect that there wasn't too much description later. Maybe I didn't look carefully enough and missed the details.
2 likes3y ago
The readings recommended by the teacher can give you a good understanding of the social scene in the 1930s.
3y ago
Wonderful! Very meaningful and in line with the characteristics of the times
3y ago
Use scenery to set off feelings, things The language is beautiful and the psychology of the characters is described delicately.
3y ago