This is a well-known novel, often translated into English as "Midnight" by Mao Dun (Mao Tun; pen-name of Shen Dehong 1896-1981). "a 20th century Chinese novelist, cultural critic, and journalist. He was also the Minister of Culture of China from 1949 to 1965. He is currently renowned as one of the best realist novelists in the history of modern China. His most famous works are Midnight, a grand novel depicting life in cosmopolitan Shanghai, and Spring Silkworms. He also wrote many short stories" -- from Wikipedia.

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Mao Dun

Nanguo Chubanshe

1977

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