"Rumors" is the representative prose work of "legendary writer" Zhang Ailing. From the 1940s to the 1990s, Zhang Ailing's prose writing spanned half a century. "Rumors" includes her prose works from the age of 20 to 25, when she was in literary beginning and at her peak. In this book, there are many popular, shining and gorgeous golden sentences such as "Life is a gorgeous robe covered with fleas." "Meet the person you meet among millions of people. In the endless wilderness of time for millions of years, there is no step early or one step late. You just happen to catch up...". There are autobiographical texts such as "Genius Dream", "Children's Words" and "Whispers", which are sensitive and delicate records of life. There are sharp analyzes of self-writing by writers such as "My Own Articles" and "The Honest Truth About Falling in Love". There are "Memories of Apartment Life", "Eye on the Road", "The Loudspeaker at Night Camp", "A Girl in the Car", "She is a Shanghainese" and other observations on urban daily life and aesthetic understanding in the complicated world. Read "Rumors" and get to know Eileen Chang who was truly independent in her youth.
Reader comments
This book allowed me to see Zhang Ailing's talent and unique perspective when she was young. Her writing is delicate and true, especially her observations and descriptions of trivial matters in life, which made me feel the same way. I loved how she shared her growth experiences and views on the world in the book. It felt like she was chatting with a friend. Although some of her views are unique, they also make me think. All in all, this is a very personal book and worth reading.
This book allowed me to see Zhang Ailing's talent and unique perspective when she was young. Her writing is delicate and true, especially her observations and descriptions of trivial matters in life, which made me feel the same way. I loved how she shared her growth experiences and views on the world in the book. It felt like she was chatting with a friend. Although some of her views are unique, they also make me think. All in all, this is a very personal book and worth reading.