Fortress Besieged (Chinese Edition)

Fortress Besieged (Chinese Edition)

Fortress Besieged is the sole long novel written by Qian Zhongshu, and can be labeled a classic of modern Chinese literature. This book vividly reveals the mindset of Chinese intellectuals at the beginning of the anti-Japanese war, reflecting their behavior, ethics and the confusion that abounded within this distinct social class during this turmultuous period of China's history. This novel describes life's realities and atmosphere during that time from a unique perspective. In addition to its distinct historical background, this novel reveals the frailty of the those living in this period, which still stirs the emotions of elites today. The first edition of this novel was published in Shanghai Chenguang Publishing Company in 1947. Fortress Besieged is a distinctive satiric-styled novel within modern Chinese literature, and is praised as the new edition of 'The Scholars.'
Country USA
Manufacturer Peoples Literature Publishing House
Binding Paperback
EANs 9787020098095
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Peoples Literature Publishing House
Binding	Paperback
EANs	9787020098095
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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