A Literary Life Starting from the First Year of High School

Years later, when Lin Shubai stood on the podium to accept the Nobel Prize in Literature, he had already cemented his legacy as an irreplaceable titan of the literary world. From the O. Henry-esque wit of his sharp satires to the somber melancholy reminiscent of Ryunosuke Akutagawa, his mastery spanned across genres—moving effortlessly from short stories to epic novels, and from enchanting fairy tales to visionary science fiction. Truly, there was no realm of storytelling beyond his reach. Step back in time to the very beginning, and witness the extraordinary journey of one of the greatest literary minds of the 20th century as it all starts in the first year of high school.