In-Depth Conversation: Exploring her Creative World

Urban Maladies, Travel, Writing, and Healing: Reflections on Sun Wei's Earth Trilogy

By Associate Professor Huang Weihao, School of Humanities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Genre: Literary Criticism

Published in: Contemporary Literature (September 2023 Issue)

Country: China
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The Sisyphean Dilemma in Modernization

—— On the Significance of Travel Writing in Sun Wei's Earth Trilogy

By Huang Hua, School of Chinese Language and Literature, Capital Normal University

Genre: Literary Criticism

Published in: Literary Forum (Special Column on Sun Wei's "Earth Trilogy", January 2024 Issue)

Country: China
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The Magical, the Allegorical, and the Real

——An Exploration of Artistic Appeal in Sun Wei’s Novel Death of the Last Arcadian Village

By Liu Yao, School of Literature, Hunan Normal University

Genre: Literary Criticism

Published in: Literary Forum (Special Column on Sun Wei’s Earth Trilogy, January 2024 Issue)

Country: China
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Literary Criticism: Travel Writing and Healing in Sun Wei’s Earth Trilogy

By Huang Hua, Ren Jia, Guan Lixin, and Zhao Chenlu

Genre: Literary Criticism

Published in: Journal of China Women’s University (Special Issue on Contemporary Chinese Literature), January 2024, China
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Literary Interview: "Writing Fiction Is Like Making a Deal with the Devil"

Interview with Sun Wei

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Mengya (Sprout), June 2019, China
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Literary Criticism: Red Roses in the Crack Between Life and Death — A Reading of Sun Wei’s The Tempel of Impermanence

By Wang Hongtu (Professor of Chinese Literature, Fudan University)

Genre: Literary Criticism

Published in: Literary Gazette, November 1, 2021, China
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Book Review: A Sailing Around Castalia— A Writing Believer’s Nomadic Life

By Chen Liang

Genre: Book Review

Published in: Xinhua Media, June 30, 2021, China
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Book Review: How Lonely Can Human Be— The Unbridgeable Chasm of Human Understanding

By Qing Wu

Genre: Book Review

Published in: Xinhua Media, July 7, 2021, China
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Literary Criticism: The Interface of Suspense and Typological Space — On Sun Wei’s Gold Belt

By Zhang Huan (Institute of History and Culture, Beijing University of Science and Technology)

Genre: Literary Criticism

Published in: Youth Literature, No. 8, 2018, China
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Literary Report: "Shanghai Novelist Pursuing PhD in Germany Releases New Work"

Genre: Literary Report

Published in: Shanghai Observer, May 4, 2023, China
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Literary Criticism: In the Realm of Glamour, Anchored to the Frontier — A Glimpse into Sun Wei’s Oeuvre

By Wang Hongtu (Professor of Chinese Literature, Fudan University)

Genre: Literary Criticism

Published in: Southern Cultural Forum, 2023, China

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Literary Interview: "Everyone Is a Channel Through Which We See All Living Beings"

Source: Dongfang TV, 2018, China

Genre: Literary Interview
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Person in a Bottle — For Those Living in Loneliness

Published in: Cai Jun’s Rashomon, China

Genre: Author’s Statement
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Literary Interview: "Focusing on Elite Women and Urban 'Invisible People'"

By Meng Xiuli, Dazhong Daily, Shandong, December 31, 2023, China

Genre: Literary Interview
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Literary Report: Person in a Bottle— Seeing Each Other, Seeking Light

Published in: Xinhua Media, September 7, 2023, China

Genre: Literary Report

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Literary Interview: An Awkward Observer of Human Relationships

By Shen Yilun, Liberation Daily, China

Genre: Literary Interview
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Literary Interview: Chasing Spirituality: A 'Museum Animal'

Published in: Wenjing Official Account, China

Genre: Literary Interview
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Q&A: Writer’s Dialogue

Published in: Mengya (Sprout), March 2022, China

Genre: Q&A
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Literary Criticism: If Cats Knows — Beyond Feline Whimsy

By Xu Wanni, Literary Gazette, August 17, 2018, China

Genre: Literary Criticism
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Literary Interview: "Writing Is Not a Career—It’s My Destiny"

By Zhou Duimeng, Party Life, May 3, 2013, China

Genre: Literary Interview
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Literary Report: 2018 Ideal Earth Essay Competition Results

Published by: World Youth Buddhist Studies Association, International

Genre: Literary Report
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Shanghai Memories: Time Flows Backward in Yongqing Lane on Dagu Road

By Shen Yilun, Liberation Daily, China

Genre: Report
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Literary Report: Cross-Border Reading Sharing Session for Sun Wei’s Earth Trilogy Held in Shanghai

Published in: WritersNet, May 2, 2023, China

Genre: Literary Report
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Literary Report: Sun Wei’s Writer Residency Experience in New Zealand

Published by: New Zealand Consulate General in Shanghai, July 31, 2020, China

Genre: Literary Report
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Literary Recognition: Sun Wei’s Novella Mirror Listed Among 2017 Outstanding Works by Beijing Literature

Published in: Beijing Literature, 2018, China

Genre: Report
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Literary Interview: Sun Wei: Pouring Abundant Love into Words

By Liu Zhihui, Shanghai Book News, March 26, 2018, China

Genre: Literary Interview
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Book Review: Maze with no Exit : What Is More Terrifying Than Death?

By Li Zhengrong, Beijing Evening News Reading Weekly, June 12, 2021, China

Genre: Book Review
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Book Review: Maze with no Exit— The paradoxical state of Modern Women

By Liang Jie, Literary Gazette, 2011, China

Genre: Book Review
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Literary Profile: Sun Wei: Stress Is Just a Passing Shower; It’s Okay to Be a Little "Lazy"

By Shi Chenlu, Shanghai Observer, 2018, China

Genre: Literary Report
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Book Review: Maze with no Exit— A Pessimistic Optimist’s View of Gambling, Fraud, and Inheritance Battles

By Shi Chenlu, Shanghai Observer, March 14, 2019, China

Genre: Book Review
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Literary Interview: Sun Wei: A Reflector on the Absurdity of Money

By Zhu Ling, Beijing Youth Daily, July 13, 2009, China

Genre: Literary Interview
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Literary Criticism: "Farewell"— A Micro-Review in Harvest Magazine

Published in: Harvest Micro-Reviews, No. 3, 2014, China

Genre: Literary Criticism
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Literary Interview: Sun Wei: Female Writers Should Manage Their Lives Before Romanticizing Art

By Shen Xihe, The Paper, March 12, 2018, China

Genre: New Book Report
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Literary Criticism: Depression, Truth, and Peeling the Onion

By Chen Liang, Literary Gazette, March 2012, China

Genre: Literary Criticism
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Book Review: Sun Wei’s Earth Trilogy: Moving Forward in a Vast Unknown World

By Li Zhengrong, Beijing Evening News Reading Weekly, April 8, 2022, China

Genre: Book Review
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Literary Interview: Sun Wei: To Be a Writer, Not a Celebrity

Published in: Hexun Network, October 22, 2008, China

Genre: Literary Interview
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Sun Wei: A Gentle Voice for the Middle Class

Author: Wu Jing (Reporter, Publisher Magazine)

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Publisher Magazine, 2009

Publication Country: China
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6th Ordos Literature Award Ceremony Held in Beijing (2012)

Sun Wei’s Novel Person in a Bottle Wins Excellence Award

Genre: Literary Report

Published in: China Writers Association Official Website, September 27, 2013

Publication Country: China
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Female Post-70s Writers Escaping the Illusion of ‘Wealth’"

A Discussion of Sun Wei’s Short Story Series Sun on Riches

Author: Liang Jie (Noted Literary Critic)

Genre: Literary Critique

Published in: Literary News, March 4, 2011

Publication Country: China
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Sun Wei: The Middle-Class Chronicler of Shanghai’s Glamour"

Author: Zhong Hua

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Science Times, September 3, 2008

Publication Country: China
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Sun Wei: ‘My Works Are Like my Daughters; I Hope They Are Treated Kindly’"

Genre: Literary Report

Published in: Wuhan Evening News, China Youth Literary Network, April 22, 2017

Publication Country: China
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The Hypocritical Social Circle: You and Me Included

Author: Ai Laotou

Genre: Literary Report

Published in: Douban Reading, April 24, 2017

Publication Country: China
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Sun Wei Reflects on Urbanites’ ‘Correct Lives’ Becoming Carbon Copies

Author: Ying Ni (Reporter)

Genre: Literary Report

Published in: China News Network (Beijing), March 26, 2017

Publication Country: China
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Sun Wei: The Scenery Along the Way

Author: Jin Tingting

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Metropolitan Beauty, October 2006

Publication Country: China
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Sun Wei: In Search of the Blue Lotus in Life

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Modern Lady, July 2006

Publication Country: China
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Our Love, Our Malaise

Authors: Ding Lijie, Xiang Siwei

Genre: Literary Report

Published in: Shenjiang Service Guide, April 21, 2008

Publication Country: China
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Serenity at the Pinnacle: A Life Without Desires

Author: Liu Xiangmin

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Guangzhou Daily, February 26, 2009

Publication Country: China
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Interview: Sun Wei, Author of The Good Old Days with Democracy, Science and Law, Guests on Beijing Sleepless Night

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Night Reading Program, China National Radio (FM101.8), March 27, 2009

Publication Country: China
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Sun Wei: Words Here, Journeys Elsewhere

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Outdoor Adventure, Issue 8, 2007

Publication Country: China
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Sun Wei: A Wise Woman Who Savors Small Joys

Author: He Xiaochen (Reporter, Lifestyle Guide)

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Lifestyle Guide, February 28, 2007

Publication Country: China
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Walking Authentically, Writing Authentically

Author: Zhu Minghe

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Labor Daily, July 29, 2005

Publication Country: China
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A Pure Existence in the Circle of the Wealthy

Author: Xiao Zhuang

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Rayli, September 2006

Publication Country: China
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Toward Books, I Feel Only Humility and Love

Genre: Author’s Statement

Published in: Liberation Daily

Publication Country: China
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The Vagabond Writer: ‘I Am Not a Wild Wheat in a Rose Garden’

Author: Jin Jue

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Shanghai Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Publication Country: China
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Sun Wei: The Unremarkable Thing Called Travel

Author: Ding Ding

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Shenjiang Service Guide, March 13, 2007

Publication Country: China
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Crossing the Boundary of Life and Death

Genre: Author’s Statement

Published in: Cosmopolitan Health

Publication Country: China
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Returning to the Spiritual Homeland

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Complete Life Manual, 2005

Publication Country: China
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Sun Wei: The Woman Who ‘Strives’

Author: Guo Dalu (Reporter)

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Strait Metropolis Daily, May 13, 2008

Publication Country: China
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Sun on Riches: In the Name of Love Exposes Urban Women’s Material Desires and Ambitions

Subtitle: Luxury and Love Are Women’s Weaknesses

Author: Bu Changwei (Reporter)

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Shenjiang Service Guide, June 9, 2008

Publication Country: China
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Sun Wei Interview: In China, Everyone Is Rich and Poor at the Same Time

Author: Zheng Lihua

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: China Business News, May 17, 2006

Publication Country: China
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Writer Q&A"

Genre: Q&A

Published in: Complete Pleasure, October 2006

Publication Country: China
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Shanghai Writer Sun Wei Releases Two New Works

Genre: Literary Report

Published in: People’s Daily Online, January 18, 2007

Publication Country: China
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Text Messages That Reach the Heart

Author: Wang Juelei (Reporter, IT Times)

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: IT Times, October 2006

Publication Country: China
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Preserving the Truest Heart

Author: Yao Yugong

Genre: Literary Interview

Published in: Youth Daily, December 25, 2006

Publication Country: China
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A Mission

Genre: Literary Report

Published in: Labor Daily, 2005

Publication Country: China
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Do Not Let ‘Kindness’ and Literature ‘Disconnect’

Author: Wu Jun (Literary Critic)

Genre: Literary Critique

Published in: Wenhui Daily, March 14, 2005

Publication Country: China
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Shanghai Literature Youth Writers’ Forum Calls for a Return to Literary Authenticity

Genre: Literary Report

Published in: Liberation Daily, March 2, 2005

Publication Country: China
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