Zhao Nandong

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【Editor's Recommendation】

A classic of 20th-century Chinese fiction, the complete works of Chen Yingzhen are published in mainland China for the first time. Human warmth, human bones, human courage. Walking through the backstreets of contemporary Taiwanese history, an intellectual writes about his own era: its most turbulent history, its most fervent dreams, its most demanding youth, and the whirlwind of life and death. "Zhao Nandong" includes seven short and medium-length works, including the beloved masterpieces "Mountain Road," "Bellflower," and "Zhongxiao Park."

Liang Wendao's "One Thousand and One Nights" explores reading material, obliterated history, insulted and damaged souls, and the past and present lives of Taiwan's left-wing youth. How should one truly live? They once walked the dark night, sacrificed their lives for their beliefs, and ultimately left no name behind. "I write these stories to show that the human spirit once reached such heights. Will a generation that died so brightly become just a tiny ripple in the cold, long history?"

Highly recommended by Pai Hsien-yung, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Lin Hwai-min, Yang Zhao, Lan Bozhou, and Xu Zhiyuan. "That was my first encounter with Mr. Chen Yingzhen's work. With my face swollen and my eyes narrowed to slits, I cried as I read, then read again afterward... Rereading "Mountain Road" and "Bellflower" over the past few years still brings tears to my eyes. He has an unwavering love for the weak and marginalized, and a rage against the injustices of the world. He has moved us for so long." (Lin Hwai-min)

【Content Introduction】

"Please fight bravely."

"Zhao Nandong" compiles seven short and medium-length novels by Chen Yingzhen, written between 1983 and 2001, including the acclaimed works "Bellflower," "Mountain Road," and "Zhongxiao Park." This period of writing primarily reflects on history, recounting the past and present of Taiwan's left-wing youth during the 20th century's "most turbulent history, most fervent dreams, most demanding youth, and whirlwind of life and death." Traversing the dust of time, with tears in their eyes, and with a trembling soul, they listen to the storms, fires, and lightning of a bygone generation, confronting the history of the "White Terror," which violence and rumors sought to obliterate. Gao Dongmao, a teacher in Yingzhen who was hunted down and became a "savage" in a cave; Cai Qianhui, a girl on the "mountain road" with a religious will to atone for her sins; Zhao Nandong, a descendant of the left-wing in prison who lives a decadent and nihilistic life; Yang Bin, a Taiwanese veteran in mainland China who finds it difficult to return home... Chen Yingzhen redeems all the voices and footprints that have been suppressed and erased by the times through his powerful writing, and gives new features and voices to those who have been insulted and harmed in the "back streets" of history, recreating their reality and ideals, weakness and nobility, despair and hope, and tempering the nobility of being human and the full weight of the word faith.

Seven novels split the thick fog that enveloped the entire 20th century, excavating the dark strata of history to illuminate the light of human divinity. This is the most authentic history and the most authentic poetry, shaping the spirit of Taiwan after a century of turmoil.

【Expert Recommendation】

Lin Hwai-min (writer, founder of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre) — When I was sixteen, I had sinus surgery. A friend brought Chen Yingzhen's novels to visit me. That was my first introduction to his work. With my face swollen and my eyes narrowed to slits, I cried as I read, then reread them afterward... Rereading "Mountain Road" and "Bellflower" over the past few years still brings tears to my eyes. He had an undying love for the weak and marginalized, and a deep anger at the injustices of the world. He never shouted or accused, but always moved and inspired me with his uniquely gentle "Chen Yingzhen voice." When I feel discouraged or feel I'm "slipping into depravity," I return to reading Chen Yingzhen.

Liang Wendao (writer, media professional, and planner of Kanlixiang) - Chen Yingzhen's novels possess the tenderness, twists, and circuitousness of Japanese literature. His works are always filled with explorations of various values. He doesn't preach or indoctrinate readers, but rather stimulates constant reflection, doubt, and questioning. This is the critical spirit that a leftist should possess. Leftist love means loving those who have been insulted and hurt in society, those who have been silenced and forgotten in the corners of history.

Hou Hsiao-hsien (film director) — Chen Yingzhen's novels possess a unique energy, a moving power that directly impacts me through the medium of fiction. What is Chen Yingzhen's true meaning to us? I believe it comes down to his most fundamental and simple "personality." I'd like to film his novels "Bellflower," "Backstreet," and "The Noodle Stall."

Xu Zhiyuan (writer and founder of One Way Space)—Chen Yingzhen is my idol. He represents the intellectual's unceasing critical spirit, refusing to compromise with the trends of the times; he is also full of a sense of the common people, concerned with the hearts and destinies of ordinary people.

2020-06-01

九州出版社

Ideal Country

476

9787510884214