This book is a brand-new novel by Sun Yong, possessing a profound historical perspective. It continues Sun Yong's exploration of the identity and status of intellectuals, reflecting his deep understanding of Chinese history and culture. The novel begins with the Hundred Days' Reform, recounting the aftermath of its failure. The Seven Gentlemen are executed at Caishikou, and Xu Fangbai, Tan Sitong's advisor, escapes the bloodshed and wanders Shanghai. There, he encounters Sanlang and Jiumei, a brother and sister from Shandong carrying a keepsake from Tan Sitong. Their arrival disrupts Xu Fangbai's solitary life, bringing new motivation and driving the story forward. Through the interactions between Xu Fangbai and Sanlang and Jiumei, the novel showcases the clash and symphony of different characters' spiritual images and life states.
本书是孙颙全新创作的一部极具历史关照度的长篇小说。这部作品延续了孙颙创作谱系中对知识分子的身份与地位的思考, 并渗透其对中国历史与文化的洞悉。小说以戊戌变法为起点, 讲述变法失败后, 七君子被问斩菜市口, 谭嗣同的幕僚徐方白在血雨腥风中出逃, 飘零在上海滩。在那里, 徐方白遇到了携带七爷信物的山东兄妹三郎和九妹, 他们的到来打破了徐方白的孤独生活, 带来了新的行动力和故事发展。通过徐方白与三郎、九妹之间的互动, 展现了不同人物的精神形象和生命状态的碰撞与交响。
本书是孙颙全新创作的一部极具历史关照度的长篇小说。这部作品延续了孙颙创作谱系中对知识分子的身份与地位的思考, 并渗透其对中国历史与文化的洞悉。小说以戊戌变法为起点, 讲述变法失败后, 七君子被问斩菜市口, 谭嗣同的幕僚徐方白在血雨腥风中出逃, 飘零在上海滩。在那里, 徐方白遇到了携带七爷信物的山东兄妹三郎和九妹, 他们的到来打破了徐方白的孤独生活, 带来了新的行动力和故事发展。通过徐方白与三郎、九妹之间的互动, 展现了不同人物的精神形象和生命状态的碰撞与交响。