Chapter 331: Dilemma
The rejection of the manuscript by the People's Publishing House gave Govin a shadow, but it did not affect his own creation. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
Before writing this book, he had already thought that "Living Elsewhere" would inevitably be different from his previous works and would cause a lot of controversy. So Govin didn't show the manuscript to anyone before the book was finished.
Many friends are curious about what the novel he is writing is about, but Govin only despises it as a general description, and as for the theme of the novel and the sexual depictions in the novel, Govin does not miss a word.
Long Shao was the first person to read the manuscript of the book that was still in creation, and it should be the last.
Govin firmly believes that "Living Elsewhere" may be reviewed by the Press and Publication Bureau for a long time, but the book will definitely pass the review in the end, like "Bright Sword", causing a sensation or controversy among readers across the country.
is not afraid of sensation, nor is it afraid of controversy, it is to stir up this pool of feudal ideology!
Lay a solid foundation for the emancipation of the mind!
As long as some people are touched, it means that they have succeeded.
However, the creation of the novel is very difficult, especially when the novel has entered the middle stage, all the characters have appeared, and all the clues have converged into hemp.
Govin has always tried to mix classical Chinese aesthetics with Western stream-of-consciousness and realist creative methods, and the novel can be said to be halfway through the success when it is written, but it is also the most difficult to get here, and there are thousands of things to sort out.
In his previous life, Govin once read an interview article with a writer, and this writer said that a good article is like a mountain in a vein, and the mountain does not need to be carved, nor does it need to be clever to grow a birch here, and there should be planted an orchid there...... The ghosts are hideous, and God is speechless. The wizard is the winter snow and summer thunder, and the big is the change of the four seasons.
Although Govin is a little powerless, he also tries to make the characters in the novel come alive, so that the plot of the novel follows the character's personality and conforms to the times, so as to achieve the naturalness of artistic aesthetics, and to achieve the artistic realm of "clear water out of hibiscus, natural carving".
It was also while Govin was busy with his own creations that he turned his ears to what was happening outside the window that a movement against bourgeois liberalization appeared.
What had been a lot of noise in the newspaper about the hiring of models suddenly changed drastically.
The commentators who supported several colleges and universities to recruit models and support body art suddenly disappeared, leaving only the apologists to boast complacently in the newspapers.
Occasionally, some friends who come to the courtyard bring back some news that seems to be true and false, who has been dismissed by the unit, who whose works have been taken off the shelves, and who who can't find anyone these days......
For a while, many people were panicked.
Govyn's heart is also a mixture of flavors.
He was unequivocal in his support for Deng Gong's call.
In Gowen's view, bourgeois liberalization is not only now, but also in the future, and it is also the most reactionary and decadent thing in China.
This is because the essence of bourgeois liberalization is to completely negate the inevitability, legitimacy, and legitimacy of our party in leading the Chinese people in revolution, construction, and socialist reform and opening up, to completely overthrow the leadership of our party and the socialist system, to return New China to a colonial and semi-colonial capitalist society and to become a vassal of US imperialism, and to make the masses of the people who directly create social wealth forever slaves of corrupt officials, lawless profiteers, traitors and traitors, and all their reactionaries.
But all conscientious Chinese will oppose liberalization, because there is no absolute freedom in this world, and any freedom is conditional and restricted.
But on the other hand, it is the emergence of this liberalization that has made many people cautious and cautious in their words and actions. This situation undoubtedly makes it more difficult for "Living Elsewhere" to be published.
But Govyn still trusts his own judgment.
Don't look at the noisy now, but "Bright Sword" is still serialized in "Tongpao" magazine, which shows that the relevant units know very well what is right and what is wrong.
Since "Bright Sword" is fine, so is "Living Elsewhere".
The sex of "Living Elsewhere" is necessary to portray the characters, and as for the corruption and depravity of the literati written in the novel, this is a prophecy and a warning, and there is no forbidden content. Govin believes that the book, like "Bright Sword", will eventually pass the review.
Therefore, Govin still buried himself in his own creation, ignoring the interference of the outside world.
On May 30, the manuscript of "Living Elsewhere" was completed.
The book is nearly 300,000 words, and the sixteen-page manuscript paper is a thick stack, which is as thick as three or four "Harvest" magazines.
On May 31, Govin took out the collated manuscript and made several copies.
On June 2, Govin called the editors of major publishing houses who had previously wanted to buy the rights to "Living Elsewhere" and invited them to come and see the manuscript.
Govin contacted Long Shao, but the result was still the same, Long Shao still refused to write.
Early in the morning of June 3, editors from various publishing houses who had gone to the courtyard to grab the copyright of the manuscript gathered.
Because of the limited number of manuscripts, another publishing house came in with a few editors, many of whom got together to read "Living Elsewhere".
When the editors read the manuscript, some left without saying a word, while others apologized to Govin in embarrassment that they could not publish the book.
Someone else made a positive assessment of "Living Elsewhere": "Govyn, this book is very well written. If we condense the evaluation into one sentence, we think that it prophetically writes the real situation of Chinese intellectuals in a certain period...... It's just that...... The style of this book is so bold! So...... Sorry......"
The People's Liberation Army Literature and Art Publishing House said so, the Central Literature Publishing House said so, the Fudan University Press said so, and even the Peking University Press, which has always dared to be the first in the world, said so.
It didn't take long for most of the editors in the room to be full, and only the editors of a small publishing house remained.
The editor waited until there was no one in the room before he said, "Govyn, I can't be the master of your book, do you think I can get the manuscript back?" I'd like to have our editor-in-chief review ......"
Govin waved his hand in frustration, and the editor walked away with a set of copies.
As Long Shao said before, none of the publishing houses dared to publish "Life Elsewhere". The previous People's Liberation Army Literature and Art Publishing House and the Central Literature Publishing House were very arrogant, but now they have also retreated.
This made Govin extremely breathless.
Why is everyone so careful?
It's been 85 years now! This is not 10 years ago! (To be continued.) )