Recalling Mr. Lu Xun
The Field of Life and Death "is a classic masterpiece by Xiao Hong, which provides a thorough and profound interpretation of the ancient question of human nature and survival. This kind of contemplation on the survival and death of life surpasses the vast majority of contemporary writers. Lu Xun referred to it as a "powerful picture on paper" of the northern people's strength for life and struggle for death.
The Biography of Hulan River "is a representative work of Xiao Hong's later period, which expresses the author's negation of the distorted human nature and personality damaging social reality of old China through recalling various characters and life scenes in her hometown. Using mature artistic strokes, write about the author's hometown in their memory, the monotonous beauty of a small northern town, and the kindness and ignorance of its people. The customs depicted in Xiao Hong's novels are not only intended to add a touch of local color, but also contain significant cultural content and profound life experiences.
This book is selected and edited by the authoritative Chinese Modern Literature Museum, and comprehensively includes two of Xiao Hong's most classic novels, "The Legend of Hulan River" and "The Field of Life and Death", as well as four other novels. It also includes the most representative prose works, accompanied by Xiao Hong's biography and major works, making it a valuable reading and collection.