Mo Yan. Country of wine. Novel

"Wine Country," a work by the outstanding contemporary Chinese novelist Mo Yan (b. 1955), offers readers a wonderful opportunity to experience the most vivid and biting satire in contemporary Chinese literature. Magnificent, original imagery, boundless imagination woven with mythology, and a masterful mastery of various narrative forms—all of this is characteristic of Mo Yan's unique style. All of Mo Yan's novels, a distinguished contemporary Chinese writer, have received high praise worldwide, and each one demonstrates the depth and breadth of his exceptional talent. "Wine Country" is more than just a stunning book. It is an example of a new writing style, a difficult feat in our age. Mo Yan's unique style is characterized by magnificent, original imagery, boundless imagination woven with mythology, and a masterful mastery of various narrative forms. "Land of Wine" is a morality play, a parable, a historical allegory, and a masterpiece of absurdist literature all rolled into one. At the same time, it is the most vivid and penetrating satire in contemporary Chinese literature. But in its deeply philosophical and political context, this novel is not only about China, and it belongs not only to Chinese art, but to all of humanity. As for the Russian-speaking reader, the author is confident: "If Russian readers loved Bulgakov's 'The Master and Margarita,' they will also embrace my 'Land of Wine.'"