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1. 1. 俗世奇人

   

   Set in the bustling port city of Tianjin during the late Qing Dynasty, this collection of short stories paints a vivid tapestry of the vibrant and diverse lives of its inhabitants. Through a series of colorful vignettes, readers are introduced to an array of eccentric characters, each with their own unique quirks and talents. From a masterful barber whose skills are unmatched to a cunning street vendor with a knack for survival, the tales capture the essence of human nature and the extraordinary within the ordinary. The stories are woven together with humor, wit, and a deep appreciation for the rich cultural tapestry of the time, offering a glimpse into the everyday lives and extraordinary tales of the common folk.

2. 2. Ten Years Of Madness

   Oral Histories of China's Cultural Revolution

   

   A searing collection of firsthand accounts that chronicles how China’s Cultural Revolution upended everyday lives across classrooms, factories, and neighborhoods from 1966 to 1976. Through interviews with victims, perpetrators, and bystanders, it reveals the machinery of denunciations, class labels, and Red Guard violence, along with the betrayals, shattered families, and moral compromises born of fear and zeal. Yet amid the chaos, it also records resilience, quiet acts of conscience, and the lingering need to remember in order to reckon with a painful past.