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This book is Lu Yin's masterpiece and her representative work, with the protagonist Lusha serving as a portrayal of the author herself. For those who enjoy Lu Yin's works, this book is a must-read.Lusha and her classmates are progressive and intellectually-oriented young women who, under the inspiration of the 'May 4th Movement' spirit, develop a strong desire to oppose feudal ethics, pursue women's liberation, and freedom in love.The limitations of the era, the clash of old and new ideas, and the vast gap between ideals and reality have left these awakened intellectual women enveloped in the 'anguish of life' and 'anguish of love,' struggling between reason and emotion.Although the characters in this book have different circumstances, experiences, and fates, they share a common misfortune, reflecting the anguish and confusion of some intellectual young women during the 'May 4th' era.Lusha, who lacked parental love as a child, faced discrimination in the missionary school, failed in her pursuit of love, and struggled with the impermanence of her few classmates and friends. Therefore, she deeply felt the loneliness of the world and the misfortune of life, resulting in a sentimental and pessimistic mood. The entire novel seems to be strung together by sentimental women and countless tears, making it immensely infective.Lu Yin's novels of this genre often have autobiographical qualities, and she favors using letters and diaries to directly reveal the characters' emotions, exhibiting the characteristics of lyric novels. These novels filled with sentimental emotions truthfully reflect the ideological status of intellectuals seeking a way out after the 'May 4th Movement' and bear the imprint of ideological changes during its retreat.Lu Yin's works excel in employing epistolary and diary novel forms, through which the author captures the struggling figures of female intellectuals of an era as they fight for love and human independence.