Fortress Besieged (Chinese Edition)

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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
Author	Qian Zhongshu
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9787020098095
Edition	2nd
ISBN	7020098096
Label	Peoples Literature Publishing House
Manufacturer	Peoples Literature Publishing House
NumberOfPages	377
PublicationDate	1991-02-01
Publisher	Peoples Literature Publishing House
Studio	Peoples Literature Publishing House
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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