About Qian Zhongshu's Fortress Besieged
Qian Zhongshu's Fortress Besieged was a famous novel that was hailed as a classic of modern Chinese literature. The novel narrated the love story between a Fang Hongjian and a woman, Zhao Hsin-mei, as well as the various difficulties and contradictions he faced under the constraints of social class differences and moral values. The novel unfolded from Fang Hongjian's perspective. Through the description of his life, experiences, and feelings, it presented a social reality that appeared to be prosperous but was actually full of social contradictions and problems. The novel reveals the various shortcomings of Chinese society and the defects of human nature with irony, sarcasm and humor. At the same time, it also shows the author's profound thoughts and unique literary style. Fortress Besieged was regarded as a classic of modern Chinese literature, which had a profound influence on later literary creation. Not only did it gain recognition from a wide range of readers and multiple literary awards, but it was also adapted into movies, television dramas, plays, stage plays, and other artistic forms many times, becoming an indispensable part of the treasure house of Chinese culture.
