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A novel by Lao She (Shu Qingchun): depicting the struggles and hopes of lower-class people in Beijing in the 1920s

Lao She, formerly known as Shu Qingchun, is an outstanding writer in the history of modern Chinese literature.His works are widely praised for their unique Beijing settings and profound depictions of underclass society.Among his novels, there is one work that is particularly eye-catching, which is set in Beijing in the 1920s and tells the story of a low-level man who struggled for life, but in the end his hope was shattered.

This work depicts the living conditions of an ordinary person during that special historical period.The protagonist is an ordinary person living at the bottom of society. He is in prosperous Beijing, but his life is not as beautiful as the city's appearance.He runs for a living every day, enduring all kinds of hardships and hardships, but he always holds on to a glimmer of hope and looks forward to one day being able to change his destiny.

Through this work, Lao She deeply analyzed the social phenomena of that era and showed the living conditions and mental processes of the people at the bottom.He vividly depicts the protagonist's struggle against fate, while also revealing the injustice and indifference of society.In this prosperous city, although the protagonist is at the bottom, he is not crushed by the pressure of life. Instead, he uses his tenacity and perseverance to show a love for life and a longing for the future.

Despite the protagonist's great efforts, he ultimately fails to realize his dream and his hopes are ultimately dashed.Although this ending is regrettable, it also more profoundly reflects the social reality of that era.Through this story, Lao She tells us that in that turbulent era, the lives of the people at the bottom were full of hardship and helplessness. Although they had a strong desire to survive and the determination to change their destiny, they were often unable to escape the shackles of fate.

This work is not only a profound revelation of the social phenomena of that era, but also an in-depth discussion of human nature.Through the protagonist's story, Lao She allows us to see the complexity and contradiction of human nature.Although the protagonist is at the bottom, he is not defeated by the hardships of life. Instead, he uses his tenacity and perseverance to show his love for life and longing for the future.His story allows us to see the brilliance of human nature and also makes us more deeply aware of the cruelty and ruthlessness of society.