Zhang Jie (writer)

Zhang Jie (writer)

Zhang Jie (zh-tspw|t=張詰|s=张洁|p=Zhāng Jié|w=Chang Chieh, b. 1937) is a Chinese novelist and short-story writer. She was one of China's first contributors to feminist fiction.

Works

* "Love Must Not be Forgotten" (1979)
* "Leaden Wings" (1981)
* "The Ark" (1982)
* "Emerald" (1984)
* "If Nothing Happens, Nothing Will" (1986)

Love Must Not Be Forgotten

Her work "Love Must Not Be Forgotten" is a short story based on a thirty-year old woman who discovers the extent of the torture her mother's heart had to endure. Her mother, she finds as she reads her diary after her death, was denied a relationship from a man who loved her back but was unable to express his true feelings since he was wed to another woman whom he had married out of a sense of obligation. The protagonist is single and is loved by a man known for his attractive appearance, Qiao Lin. However, she doubts their compatibility and wonders if a love is or would become present. The story ends: "To live single is not such a fearful disaster. I believe it may be a sign of a step forward in culture, education, and the quality of life."

Further reading

* "Bloomsbury Guide to Women's Literature"

External links

[http://www.beijingscene.com/cissue/feature.html The Life and Literature of Zhang Jie]


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