Eileen Chang / Beijing October Literature and Art Publishing House /March 1, 2019
"Little Reunion" is Zhang Ailing's representative novel. The original manuscript is 619 pages and was completed in 1976. This novel shows Zhang Ailing's unique literary charm with its unique narrative style and profound character portrayal. After the novel was completed, Zhang Ailing sent it to her good friends Song Qi and Kuang Wenmei in Hong Kong. However, due to various reasons, the work has not been published. It was not until February 2009 that this highly anticipated novel was finally published after being sorted out, becoming an important part of Zhang Ailing's Complete Works 05. "Little Reunion" depicts vivid characters and complex emotional entanglements through delicate and subtle brushstrokes. The novel is full of Zhang Ailing's profound insight into life and unique insights into human nature, making this work not only of literary value, but also an encyclopedia of human nature worthy of in-depth reading.
Summary of Zhang Ailing&39;s "Little Reunion"Chapter 1: Life in Troubled Times1.1 Life in Hong Kong during the War - Background: In the 1930s and 1940s, the Anti-Japanese War was in full swing. - Characters: The heroine Jiuli and her mother. - Life: Jiuli&39;s life in Hong Kong witnessed the cruelty of war and the complexity of human nature. 1.2 The shadow of family changes - Family relationships: Jiuli&39;s relationship with her mother became distant. - Father&39;s death: It had a profound impact on Jiuli. Chapter 2: The prosperity and desolation of Shanghai2.1 The bright lights and debauchery of Shanghai - Urban life: The fast-developing Shanghai, the lifestyle of bright lights and debauchery. - Jiuli&39;s transformation: From the war in Hong Kong to the prosperity of Shanghai, Jiuli&39;s mentality changes. 2.2 The years of returning to school - School life: Jiuli returns to school to experience the youth and troubles of her student days. - The budding of love: The first meeting with Yanshan, the seeds of love quietly sprouted. Chapter 3: The sweetness and bitterness of love3.1 The emotional development of Yanshan and Jiuli - Love mood: The subtle emotional changes between Yanshan and Jiuli. - The sweetness of love: Confessing their inner feelings to each other and sharing each other&39;s inner world. 3.2 The emergence of emotional rifts - The emergence of misunderstandings: Jiuli misunderstood Yanshan&39;s relationship with other women. - The decision to break up: The love between the two people went to a fork in the road because of the crisis of trust. Chapter 4: Self-searching and growth4.1 Inner struggle and awakening - Reflection on love: Jiuli&39;s love for Yanshan and her understanding of herself. - The pain of growing up: Facing the failure of love and the price of growing up. 4.2 Independence and moving forward - Economic independence: Jiuli worked hard on writing and tried to be financially independent. - Spiritual maturity: Gradually matured through self-reflection and planning for the future. --- The above is a summary analysis of Zhang Ailing&39;s novel "Little Reunion". The content of each chapter is subdivided into several sections, and the key points and content of each section are extracted. Overall, this book shows the living conditions of people during the war, the ups and downs of personal emotions, and the process of personal growth through Jiuli&39;s perspective.
It is indeed a challenge to select 20 wonderful sentences or paragraphs from Zhang Ailing's "Little Reunion" and output them according to the number, because this book is full of many profound, unique, beautiful, wise and creative sentences. Here are my selections: 1. "The sound of rain is like living by the stream. I would rather it rain every day, thinking that you don't come because of the rain." This sentence uses rain as the background to cleverly express the emotional interweaving of waiting and disappointment. 2. "Only love without purpose is true." It reveals the essence of love in a concise and profound way. Love without purpose is the purest and most real. 3. "On the morning of the big test, the bleak mood can probably only be compared to the dawn before the army fights, like the slave uprising in "Spartacus" The rebels looked at the Roman army in the morning mist. The most terrifying scene in all war movies is because it is all waiting." Through vivid metaphors, the nervous mood before the big test is compared with the waiting before the war, showing the author's unique perspective and rich imagination. 4. "Nationalism is a universal religion in the 20th century. She is not religious, and this nationalism is her religion." This sentence reflects the author's profound insights into nationalism in the 20th century, and also reveals the inner world of the protagonist. 5. "She is like a tree, growing into his window, taking root on the glass, and so short, less than half the height of the window, really annoying, annoying to death. It's like seeing a nice woman on the street, wanting to talk to her, but she walks away out of reach." Through vivid metaphors and vivid descriptions, it shows the humbleness and helplessness in love. 6. "Life is like a leaping fish in your hand, you want to catch it but hate the fishy smell." This sentence uses fish as a metaphor to vividly express the vitality and contradictions of life. 7. "Memories are always melancholy. Pleasant ones make people feel that it's a pity that they are over, and unpleasant ones are still sad when they think about them." This deeply reveals the dual nature of memories. Whether it is pleasant or unpleasant, memories always carry a melancholy emotion. 8. "You meet the person you are destined to meet among thousands of people, in thousands of years, in the endless wilderness of time, not a step earlier, not a step later, just in time, there is nothing else to say, but to gently ask: 'Oh, are you here too?'" This passage is full of romance and philosophy, expressing the unpredictability of fate and the beauty of encounters. 9. "It is easy to fantasize about people as very noble, and then quickly discover his despicable side, time and time again, the vision is shattered." This sentence reveals the complexity and contradiction in human nature. People's fantasies about others are often based on their own imagination. 10. "I don't know why, after a certain degree of horror and pain, there is a little smile." This sentence reveals a wonderful phenomenon of human emotions in simple language, that is, the subtle transformation between extreme emotions. 11. "She felt helpless, like going out to sea at dusk, the road is unfamiliar and far away." Through vivid metaphors, the protagonist's inner loneliness and helplessness are expressed. 12. "If a person is not free, it is because he does not want to be free; if a person cannot leave, it is because he does not want to leave; if a person has too many excuses for you, it is because he does not want to care." This passage reveals the truth in interpersonal communication and the psychology behind excuses in concise and clear language. 13. "He is just a selfish man, and she is just a selfish woman. In this chaotic era, individualists have nowhere to go, but there is always a place for an ordinary couple." This sentence reveals the selfishness of human nature and the helplessness of love with a calm and objective touch. 14. "She felt like she had turned into a cow, breathing heavily. And he was just a flute." Through vivid metaphors, it shows the imbalance and contradiction in love. 15. "The death she wanted was a poetic and moving death, but there was no compassion in people's eyes." This sentence reveals people's indifference to death and the protagonist's unique pursuit of death. 16. "She smiled and held his hand in excitement. His hand was cold, but she thought it was because he was not passionate enough." Through delicate description, it shows the protagonist's blindness and persistence in love. 17. "She suddenly crawled to Liu Yuan's side, hugged him through his quilt. He reached out from the quilt and held her hand. They saw each other clearly, just a moment of complete understanding, but this moment was enough for them to live together harmoniously for ten or eight years." This passage depicts the instant understanding and harmony in love with delicate brushstrokes. 18. "He stroked the rattan chair, and there was a little hair on the rattan chair, so he tore the rattan off, one by one." Through detailed description, it shows the protagonist's inner restlessness and anxiety. 19. "As if she was dreaming, she came to the foot of the wall again, and met Liu Yuan. She finally met Liu Yuan." This sentence expresses the protagonist's expectation of love and the surprise of meeting in concise language. 20. **“They both had a little bit of a nervous breakdown, and for no reason, they laughed out loud. And when they laughed
Zhang Ailing: The shining pearl of the literary world Zhang Ailing, whose original name is Zhang Ruihua, is a unique female writer in the history of modern Chinese literature.< Her works are widely loved by readers for their unique style, profound exploration of human nature and concern for the fate of women.
This article will give you a detailed introduction to this literary giant from the aspects of personal basic information, education and professional background, writing career, style and theme of works, personal life, social influence, citations and evaluations, and latest developments.< 1.
Personal basic information Zhang Ailing was born in Shanghai on September 30, 1920, and her ancestral home is Wuxi, Jiangsu.< She spent her childhood and adolescence in Shanghai, and later moved to Hong Kong due to the war.
Zhang Ailing's life is full of legends, and her works also reflect her keen insight into the changes of the times and social reality.< 2.
Education and professional background Zhang Ailing studied at St.< John's University in Shanghai and the University of Hong Kong, but later interrupted her studies due to the war.
Her literary talent was fully revealed during her student days, and she has won many literary awards.< Zhang Ailing's career mainly focused on literary creation, and her works cover a variety of genres such as novels, essays, and plays.
3.< Writing Career Zhang Ailing's literary career began in the 1940s.
Her first work, The Golden Lock, caused a sensation as soon as it was published.< Since then, she has successively created many popular works such as Red Rose and White Rose and Lust, Caution.
Zhang Ailing's writing style is unique.< She is good at using delicate brushstrokes to depict the inner world of characters.
Her works have high artistic and historical value.< 4.
Work Style and Theme Zhang Ailing's works are known for their profound insight into human nature and their concern for the fate of women.< She is good at showing the complex emotions and psychological changes of characters through delicate psychological descriptions.
At the same time, her works also reflect her keen insight into the changes of the times and social reality, and have strong practical significance.< 5.
Personal Life Zhang Ailing's personal life is also full of legendary colors.< Her marriage, love, friendship and other aspects have become important materials in her works.
Zhang Ailing experienced many marriages in her life, but she always maintained her love and persistence for literature.< 6.
Social Influence Zhang Ailing's works have had a profound impact on modern Chinese literature.< Her works are known as the "Zhang style" and have greatly inspired later writers.
At the same time, her works have been translated into many languages and enjoy a high reputation internationally.< 7.
Quotes and comments The famous writer Qian Zhongshu once commented on Zhang Ailing: "She is talented and her works are original.< " The New York Times also praised Zhang Ailing's works for their "profound exploration of human nature and unique artistic charm.
" 8.< Latest News Although Zhang Ailing passed away in 1995, her works still have a profound impact on the literary world.
In recent years, research and discussion on Zhang Ailing have become increasingly heated, and her works have been adapted into movies and TV series many times, receiving widespread attention.< In short, Zhang Ailing is a rare literary master in the history of modern Chinese literature.
Her works are widely loved by readers for their unique style, profound exploration of human nature and concern for the fate of women.< Let us walk into Zhang Ailing's literary world together and feel the endless charm she brings to us.
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