The Sorrows of Egret Lake

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Selected Stories by Duanmu Hongliang

By Duanmu Hongliang

Series: Bilingual Series on Modern Chinese Literature

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The Sorrows of Egret Lake is a collection of nine evocative stories by Duanmu Hongliang that celebrate the Manchurian landscape and its people. Through his poetic realist style, Duanmu captures the spirit and soul of his homeland, offering readers a vivid glimpse into rural life and nature's enduring presence.
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Duanmu Hongliang (1912-1996) was one of the most talented writers in the modern period of Chinese literature. His poetry, prose, painting, and calligraphy are all works of art, and each has its unique style. Some of his short stories from the 1940s remain as lasting literary treasures.

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These nine stories by Duanmu Hongliang exemplify his love of the Manchurian landscape and people. His native soil style, which renders his homeland with poetic realist touches, is shared by many modern Chinese writers, including Shen Congwen.

The Sorrows of Egret Lake showcases the beauty and complexity of Manchuria, capturing its essence through vivid storytelling and deep emotional resonance. Each story invites the reader to explore the unique cultural and natural tapestry of the region through the eyes of its inhabitants.

Series: Bilingual Series on Modern Chinese Literature

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The Sorrows of Egret Lake

These nine stories by Duanmu Hongliang exemplify his love of the Manchurian landscape and people. His native soil style, which renders his homeland with poetic realist touches, is shared by many modern Chinese writers, including Shen Congwen. The Sorrows of Egret Lake showcases the beauty and complexity of Manchuria, capturing its essence through vivid storytelling and deep emotional resonance. Each...

By Duanmu Hongliang

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$69⁹⁹

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789629963187

Publisher: The Chinese University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2009

Country: Hong Kong

Imprint: The Chinese University Press

Contributors:

Other Howard Goldblatt
Other Haili Kong

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 418g

Pages: 400

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Duanmu Hongliang Fiction General Fiction Series: Bilingual Series on Modern Chinese Literature

About the Author

HOWARD GOLDBLATT is research professor of Chinese at The University of Notre Dame, U.S.A. HAILI KONG is professor of Chinese language, literature and film at Swarthmore College, U.S.A.

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