Autumn Rain

Name: Autumn Rain
ISBN: 9787539658728

何立杰Anhui Literature and Art Publishing House · ChinaNov 2021

3.5

Word count: 195K words
Chapters: 65
ISBN: 9787539658728

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Summary

This book is an original short story collection by Anhui writer He Lijie, featuring over fifty stories including "Autumn Rain," "Distant Lights," "Meixin's Dignity," and "A Dog That Likes to Visit." It showcases the honest folk customs along the banks of the Huai River and possesses a unique literary charm.

Editor's review

"Autumn Rain" is a literary work by He Lijie marked by strong regional color and the imprint of its era. With delicate brushstrokes, the book sketches a social landscape and a portrait of human nature set against a specific historical period and regional background. Online searches show that the book has no large-scale rating data on Douban Reading, which may be related to its relatively focused subject matter and readership, but also means it offers readers a textual space not yet widely discussed. Judging from the content summary, the novel may unfold around the fates of characters in a particular historical context, reflecting broader social and historical currents through the changing fortunes of individuals or families. He Lijie's writing style, based on available information, tends toward a combination of realism and lyricism, with attention to building environmental atmosphere and exploring characters' inner worlds. The image of "autumn rain" serves not only as a natural backdrop but may also carry multiple symbolic meanings—bleakness, lingering continuity, cleansing, and nurturing—becoming the emotional keynote and metaphorical core running through the book. As a publication of Anhui Literature and Art Publishing House, the book should offer a certain guarantee of literary quality. For readers, its value lies in providing an immersive reading experience with a specific historical and regional texture, suitable for those who wish to touch the grain of past eras and savor subtle, profound emotions through literature. It is not a fast-food novel pursuing intense dramatic conflict; its charm lies more in the accumulation of detail, the saturation of atmosphere, and that literary flavor of something left unsaid.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in themes of Chinese social change and ordinary people's fates in the mid-to-late twentieth century
Readers who appreciate a realistic literary style that is delicate, subtle, and focused on atmosphere
Readers who wish to learn about the local customs of a particular region (possibly related to the author's background) through literature
Deep readers who enjoy savoring language and emotion in a quiet atmosphere and do not seek fast-paced plotting

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking strong plot, fast pace, and web-fiction-style instant gratification
Readers completely unfamiliar with and uninterested in modern Chinese historical background

Reading tips

It is recommended to read in a quiet environment with uninterrupted time, so as to better enter the atmosphere the novel creates
Pay some attention to the descriptions of natural scenery, especially "autumn rain," and appreciate their connection to characters' moods and the development of their fates
While reading, you might bring your own understanding of era and family into the text, which may spark deeper resonance and reflection

About the publisher

Anhui Literature and Art Publishing House China · Founded in 1984

Founded in 1984, Anhui Literature and Art Publishing House is a professional literary and art publisher. Its collection of 389 titles spans classic works, essays and miscellaneous writings, Eastern philosophy, folk literature, classical literature and design. Representative books include Lao She's Camel Xiangzi, Laozi's Dao De Jing, Luo Guanzhong's Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and the Shakespeare drama collection featuring Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth and Othello, with Zhu Shenghao's translations adding luster to the series. Its author resources range from classic Chinese and foreign writers such as Lao She, Laozi, Luo Guanzhong and William Shakespeare to translators and authors including Zhu Shenghao, Li Chensen and Liang Sicheng. The publisher is characterized by its balance of Chinese and foreign literary classics with traditional culture titles, combining scholarly value with popular reading. Public information is limited, and the above is based mainly on the books in the collection.

版权信息
时代变迁的深沉咏叹——何立杰短篇小说集《秋雨》序
第一辑乡村情结
老影
抗旱
归来
离走
逗留
乡村情结
老甘
麻五
另一种结局
梅
秋雨
沉重的钥匙
远处的灯火
空巢
秋之暮
报复·报答
老音（三题）
迷失（四题）
第二辑市井芸生
对弈
触动
市井芸生（五题）
老钟表
钓
挽救
认真
孝子
夕照
跟着饥饿走
误判（二题）
聪明人（二题）
诡笑（二题）
鞋
退一步
第三辑匆匆行色
雨夜
藏书票
梅辛的尊严
谎言
梅雨季节
匆匆行色
继父
惊回首
错失
雨，打在废墟上……
你听我说
恍惚（二题）
是什么病？
女人的神情
第四辑迷离变异
D太太的惊诧
迷离变异
一只喜欢串门的狗
一只侥幸逃脱的鸡
一幅引人注目的画
一群诡计多端的蚊子
饿鼠
两只猫
附录·作品评论
读《女人的神情》
谁在对弈？
浓郁的乡土气息——读何立杰的乡村系列小说

FAQ

Does this book have intense plot conflicts?

Based on available information, the book focuses more on delicate portrayal of characters' fates, emotions, and daily life against the backdrop of the era. Its style is subtle and profound rather than relying on strong external dramatic conflict to drive the story.

Do I need specific historical knowledge to understand it?

Although the novel bears the imprint of a particular era, the core of fine literature lies in shared human nature. Relevant historical background knowledge helps deepen understanding of the characters' situations, but it is not an insurmountable obstacle. The author typically builds sufficient context through the text itself.

How is the literary quality of this book?

Judging from the publisher (Anhui Literature and Art Publishing House) and the genre, this should be a serious literary work. He Lijie's writing should attend to refined language, the use of imagery, and the expression of deeper themes, offering strong literary quality and suiting readers with demands on textual texture.

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About the author

何立杰 Author

He Lijie is an author about whom limited public information is available; the only confirmed work is the single title Autumn Rain. This work is classified as a social novel, suggesting that the author's writing leans toward depicting real life and social relationships rather than purely personal lyricism or genre-based storytelling. Judging from the title Autumn Rain, the work may carry a certain atmosphere and emotional tone, but reliable information about its specific plot, characters, and setting is currently unavailable, so no further inferences should be made. Based on the existing information, He Lijie's creative profile remains incomplete, and details such as biography, nationality, educational background, and writing career cannot be confirmed. For readers who wish to learn about this author, the most direct approach is to read Autumn Rain itself and to consider its narrative perspective, language style, and attention to social reality through the text. It is hoped that more public information will become available in the future to present a clearer picture of the author.