Those who engage in art are sometimes born at the wrong time, such as Van Gogh or Kafka.
Sixty or seventy years ago, "Little Shoes" written by Lin Chaoyang would not have been any better than Mr. Bing Xin in the literary circles and critics.
But now is an era that is full of vitality after ten years of repression and destruction. People who have been suppressed for a long time are crazy about absorbing all external information and knowledge, and some people appreciate even new and astringent things.
The content of "Little Shoes" is not profound or unfamiliar. On the contrary, it is closer to readers than most works popular in the literary world today.
It is precisely because of such a people-friendly style and content that it quickly won the favor of the readers more than a month after its publication. The sales of "Yanjing Literature and Art" soared. At the same time, the novel was also well received in the literary world.
Reviews of this novel have appeared in many newspapers these days.
"There is an article here for you to read. The author knows your "Little Shoes" thoroughly."
When Zhang Zhong'e was communicating with Lin Chaoyang, he handed him a publication, which was the "Literary Review" published this month.
"Literary Review" was founded in 1956, originally called "Literary Research", and renamed "Literary Review" in 1959.
After suspending publication in the 1960s, it resumed publication in January 1978. It has always been a relatively heavyweight literary review publication in the domestic literary circle.
"Literary Review" is a bimonthly magazine. In the third issue of this year's "New Work Criticism" published a few days ago, a review article titled ": The Profound Humanistic Power Behind Simplicity" was published, which caused a stir.
It has attracted the attention of many people in the literary world.
"...Many people will ignore the artistry and narrative depth of "Little Shoes" because of its positive and sunny side. The author believes that this novel deserves in-depth analysis both from the artistic and ideological aspects.
The novel strives to use a relaxed and lively narrative rhythm to successfully weave a childhood story that is close to life, full of warmth and slightly bitter. We can see that the author uses a large number of symbols and metaphors to deal with the plot.
The lost pair of shoes is like a mirror, reflecting the various aspects of life in China's rural society and the brilliance of human nature.
From a textual perspective, the structure of "Little Shoes" is rigorous and layered. The novel begins with a small incident - Coyotito loses his sister's shoes as the driving force of the story, which triggers a series of chain reactions, forming
It creates an interlocking and fascinating narrative power.
This creative strategy effectively enhances the suspense and enjoyment of the novel, and also highlights the protagonist's tenacity to actively cope with adversity and strive to survive.
In terms of character creation, it fully demonstrates the unique innocence and kindness of children, as well as their sense of responsibility for the family. The images of Xiaozizi and his sister are vivid and full, and every conversation they have is full of true emotional expressions, allowing readers to deeply understand
Touching their inner struggles and expectations.
What is particularly worth mentioning is that in the novel, the author does not fall into the inherent thinking patterns of many people, exaggerating the suffering and sensationalism of life.
On the contrary, through the children's desire for shoes, it conveys the yearning and pursuit of a better life, giving the novel a deeper meaning..."
With Zhang Zhong'e and others nearby, Lin Chaoyang did not read the article in detail, but skimmed through it. The entire article was basically full of praise for the novel and his author.
"This..." Lin Chaoyang glanced at the signature of the article, "Comrade Hou seems to like "Little Shoes" very much, but the novel still has many shortcomings and cannot deserve his high evaluation."
Liu Xinwu smiled and said: "How can there be a perfect work? "Little Shoes" is already good enough, but you are nitpicking."
After talking about the outside response after the publication of "Little Shoes", Liu Xinwu asked about the novel Lin Chaoyang was writing.
Hearing that it was almost finished, Liu Xinwu was very excited, "I really look forward to seeing this manuscript of yours soon."
"Soon." Lin Chaoyang said.
Yan Normal University, teaching on the second floor.
This morning, the Chinese Department held a writing class, and the teacher teaching the students was teacher Hou Yufen, who was just about 40 years old.
Compared with Yan University, which has many elders and scholars, Yan Normal University does not have so many famous scholars and masters. The backbone of the Chinese department is still mainly young and middle-aged lecturers and associate professors.
Different from the later era when academic qualifications were ridiculously inflated, today there are only a handful of lecturers teaching in the department with doctoral degrees, and most of the teachers have master's degrees.
Hou Yufen is middle-aged and teaches a writing class that is closest to Chinese language teaching. She usually has a good relationship with her students.
The harsh bell rang, the class was over, and the students rushed out of the classroom.
Tao Yushu was last. He did not leave the classroom in a hurry, but came to the podium.
"Teacher Hou!"
"Jade book!"
Hou Yufen couldn't help but smile when she saw Tao Yushu. No teacher doesn't like good students who are diligent and studious and have excellent grades. Tao Yushu is the favorite of teachers in the Chinese Department.
"I saw the review you wrote in Literary Review." Tao Yushu said.
Hou Yufen laughed when she heard this, "That's a decent compliment, isn't it?"
A few days ago, Wu Yingfang went to Yan'an University to listen to Lin Chaoyang's speech and witnessed the legendary love story between Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu. After returning to school, she publicized it and it spread throughout Yan'an Normal University within a few days.
When the semester started last year, the teachers and students in the department only knew that Tao Yushu's marital status was married, but no one expected that Tao Yushu's partner turned out to be a popular writer.
Especially when everyone heard that Tao Yushu and Lin Chaoyang had known each other since they were young, and had a discerning eye on Lin Chaoyang, who was just a teacher in a rural team before. They were all shocked by the love story between the two, and felt sorry for the couple in their hearts.
His perseverance and perseverance are full of admiration.
The review article ": The Profound Humanistic Power Behind Simplicity" was written by Hou Yufen. She did not know the relationship between Tao Yushu and Lin Chaoyang when she wrote this article. It was entirely because she watched "Little Shoes" at that time.
"Shoes" was deeply moved, and I didn't expect that the work I accidentally reviewed was the work of my student husband.
"Your article is good, but his novels are not that good." Tao Yushu said modestly, and then said: "Teacher Hou, Chaoyang and I would like to treat your family to a meal tomorrow."
The teacher wrote an article to comment on her husband's article, and it was all praise. Even if he didn't know it beforehand, Tao Yushu still had to show some etiquette.
Hou Yufen said with a smile: "I got paid for writing a review, and I asked you and me to treat me to dinner. How can I be so embarrassed? Let me invite you, and don't go out. Tomorrow, we will come to my house, and I will cook for you.
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Hou Yufen's tone was firm, but Tao Yushu couldn't refuse with a few polite words, so he had to agree.
Returning home in the evening, Tao Yushu and Lin Chaoyang talked about going to the school teacher's house for dinner tomorrow.
Lin Chaoyang was surprised: "I went to "October" today, and they showed me that review. It was actually written by your teacher?"
Tao Yushu also laughed out loud at such a coincidence, "How about literature being a circle!"
The next afternoon, the couple came to the Yan Normal University courtyard carrying gifts.
At this time, the housing conditions in various units were relatively tight, and the Normal University was no exception. Young and middle-aged teachers like Hou Yufen and others could only squeeze their families into a small and crude tube building.
Entering the corridor, it was crowded and filled with stoves, stoves and pots and pans. The kitchen of Tongzilou was in the corridor, and there were public toilets at both ends of the corridor.
The smell is mixed in the summer and makes people very uncomfortable.
But at this time, everyone's conditions are the same, and no one thinks it's difficult.
The two came to Hou Yufen's house. Her house was a single room, with a double bed, a bunk bed and a desk crammed into the one-foot-square space. The cramped space was divided in the middle by a curtain.
It seems that the double bed should be occupied by Mr. Hou and his wife, and the bunk beds should be occupied by the children.
There is not much space left. Apart from daily necessities, the most are books, which can be seen everywhere.
This is Lin Chaoyang's first time to visit Tongzilou in the 1980s, and it is also his first time to experience firsthand the difficult housing conditions for employees today.
He only had one thought in his mind, whether he should apply for the tube building of his unit or not.
Tao Yushu and Lin Chaoyang came to the door with their things, but Hou Yufen complained a few words.
Because we were treating guests to dinner today, Hou Yufen was busy cooking in the corridor, and Tao Yushu took the initiative to help.
Standing in the corridor didn't help much, I was just busy saying hello.
There are many young and middle-aged teachers from the Chinese Department living in this building. When everyone heard that Tao Yushu and her husband came to Hou Yufen's house for dinner, they all ran over out of curiosity.
"Hello, Teacher Lan!"
"Hello, Teacher Wang!"
"Hello, Teacher Guo!"
"Hello, Teacher Shang!"
Under Tao Yushu's command, Lin Chaoyang greeted one by one, covered his head and turned around.
Everyone came to Hou Yufen's house to watch the fun and refused to leave. They dragged Lin Chaoyang to chat, and seemed to be suspected of cheating.
When Hou Yufen's family bought food, they didn't prepare portions for so many people. Thanks to Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu, they brought some dishes with them when they came. Hou Yufen was busy putting plates of dishes on the table. She was so tired that she was sweating and complained: "
Why are you so embarrassed to come to my house as a guest with nothing?"
The teachers were laughing and joking without any psychological burden, which shows that they usually have a good relationship.
After finally waiting for the dishes to be served, Teacher Wang Furen, who teaches modern literature, took out a bottle of Erguotou from nowhere and filled it up for several gay men present.
"Don't act like a drunkard if you drink too much!" Hou Yufen warned, seemingly experienced.
Today, Teacher Hou is having a treat. The happiest person is not Lan, Wang, Guo, Shang, or Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu who are here as guests, but her two underage daughters.
Teacher Hou has two daughters, one is in the first year of high school and the other is in the second year of junior high school. I heard that Xu Lingjun was coming to visit her home today and she was very excited.
I have been staring at Lin Chaoyang endlessly since he appeared. Although he looks different from the Xu Lingjun in his imagination, this is the Xu Lingjun who wrote "The Wrangler" after all.
It is actually very interesting to talk about Lin Chaoyang's current fame and status in the domestic literary world and among readers.
Generally speaking, he has few works and is famous, somewhat similar to idol stars in later entertainment circles.
In particular, "The Wrangler" is written about Jack Su under the guise of scar literature, and has gained a large number of young female readers, making Lin Chaoyang's influence among this group far beyond that of his peers.
Lin Chaoyang felt a little awkward being stared at by the little girl in front of Tao Yushu and other teachers, and Teacher Hou also noticed his discomfort.
"You two, don't always look at others like this, be polite!"
"It's not in the way, it's not in the way." Lin Chaoyang said with a smile.
The two daughters were scolded by Teacher Hou and no longer dared to look so unscrupulously, but they still observed secretly.
There is no room for a big dining table in Teacher Hou's house, so a group of people eat on a small coffee table. Because there are so many people, Teacher Lan and Shang and Teacher Hou's two daughters can only sit around on the bed and stools next to them.
Although the dining conditions were cramped and difficult, everyone was in high spirits.
Tao Yushu is well-known in the Chinese Department of Yan Normal University as a studious student with good grades. Not only is she beautiful, but she also has a high emotional intelligence. She has always been the favorite student of the teachers in the department.
Today she brought her husband as a guest. Lin Chaoyang said that she was half the same class as everyone else, both of whom were engaged in literary work, and the conversation was very lively.
Today's meal comes from the review article Hou Yufen wrote for "Little Shoes". Everyone naturally mentioned "Little Shoes" while chatting.
Teacher Wang was the oldest among the teachers. He took a sip of wine.
"I think the images of Coyotito and his sister in the novel are full and rare images that I have seen in recent years. They not only fully demonstrate the unique innocence and kindness of children, but also reflect the saying that 'poor children become masters early.
'sense of responsibility.
Chaoyang's dialogues and actions when dealing with these two characters are full of real feelings, without any sense of disobedience. I especially like the scene where Chaoyang looks at the champion with tears in his eyes when Coyotito loses the game. It was handled so well.
alright.
How can I describe that feeling...not only moved, but also distressed, but it also made people feel an unyielding force.
Beautiful! It’s so beautifully written!”
Teacher Wang couldn't help but shake his head while commenting on the novel. At the end, he took another sip of wine and enjoyed himself.
His emotions infected the people around him. Everyone recalled the content of the novel they had read and agreed with his statement.
"What I like most about Chaoyang's novel is his description of the folk customs and cultural characteristics of rural society. The detailed descriptions of scenes such as school life, neighborhood life, and markets are particularly accurate," said Teacher Lan.
"No, no, no, the best thing about Chaoyang's novel is actually the delicate emotion. It seems ordinary, but it has a powerful attraction that makes you unable to help but indulge in it.
Only the aftertaste will make you feel the surging emotions."
"I think the biggest highlight of this novel is that Chaoyang uses clever contrasts and contrasts to create the complexity of the adult world and the innocence of children, which makes this novel reach a philosophical level.
But its philosophy is not preachy, it moistens things and enters the reader's heart silently."
A few teachers drank some wine and seemed to treat today's dinner as a symposium on the work of "Little Shoes". You and I kept talking.
Lin Chaoyang, the author, was so stunned that he couldn't say anything in person.
Chapter completed!