This is a work of historical fiction originally intended to mark the 60th anniversary of the Second World War (2005), reflecting Chinese perspectives and values. It's a panoramic novel covering most of the major historical events of the war. It's intended to convey ideas, rather than portray characters, because readers are already familiar with those characters, whose lively personalities have been deeply rooted in people's hearts. This is a tentative genre of literature which strings stories and processes together with characters' activities as clues and symbols. Many of the details involved have been carefully criticized and deliberated. The author wants to show that there is an important historical thought and possibility that has been neglected in the context of World War II.
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