Sun Li (19 13—2002), a contemporary writer, was originally named Sun Shuxun. Sun Li was born in a peasant family in Anping, Hebei Province, and lived in a poor, backward and isolated rural environment since childhood. In the year when the May 4th Movement broke out, Sun Li entered a primary school in his village. It seems that folk storytelling, not homework, attracts Sun Li the most. He is often attracted by Yang Jiajiang and Elvis Presley. Under the guidance of storytelling, from the age of 10, he has widely read classic works such as A Dream of Red Mansions, The Water Margin, The Legend of the Immortal, The Journey to the West and so on. From these classic works, he absorbed rich literary nutrition. 1926, 13-year-old Sun Li was admitted to Baoding Yude Middle School. After graduating from high school, Sun Li had no money to continue her studies. With the desire to become a writer, he came to Beijing to study, study and contribute to newspapers and magazines, and lived a very poor wandering life. 1936, in the summer of Baiyangdian, Sun Li was introduced by his classmates to Tongkou Town as a primary school teacher. Here, Sun Li learned and became familiar with the life of the working people in Baiyangdian. 1938 In the spring, Sun Li participated in the anti-Japanese government led by Lv Zhengcao. The epic story of the anti-Japanese struggle between the soldiers and civilians in Baiyangdian has become an inexhaustible creative source for Sun Li. From 65438 to 0944, Sun Li went to Yan 'an, studied and worked in Lu Xun College of Literature and Art, and published famous novels such as Lotus Lake and Luhuadang.

Sun Li's creation can be roughly divided into two periods: the pre-creation period before 1955, and the post-creation period after the Cultural Revolution, during which he stopped writing for 20 years. His early works are mainly novels and essays, mostly telling his experiences and understandings in the anti-Japanese struggle in Baiyangdian area, vividly reappearing the life and fighting scenes of the local people. Jia Pingwa, a writer, said: "Reading Sun Li's articles, such as reading the book post of Shimen Ming, is comfortable with every stroke and painting. If you want to read a calligrapher's book, you can be comfortable and comfortable without any illness. " The advantage of a good article is that you don't think it's an article, so it's hard to find skills and brilliance in Sun Li. An article published in Ta Kung Pao, Hong Kong, pointed out that this language can be said to hit home. Sun Li's articles are penetrating and powerful, but also simple and atmospheric. As a scholar, Sun Li is a man who combines great knowledge with great freedom. The main contents of the article are as follows:

Many people know and understand Sun Li by reading Chronicle of Baiyangdian and Lotus Lake. In his works, there is a strong rural atmosphere in North China everywhere, which makes people unforgettable for a long time.

Sun Li's creation, in the early stage, mainly described the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei border region, especially the anti-Japanese war bonfire and rural customs in central Hebei. During this period, Sun Li's language was fresh and elegant, simple and simple, just like the lotus in full bloom in Baiyangdian; Later works look into the past and present, and interpret and annotate life with simple words. Its language is more simple and vigorous, frank and natural. After the reform and opening up, Sun Li, an old man over 70 years old, ushered in the peak of his literary creation. Sun Li's prose in his later years is full of charm. He writes about others, himself, personality and true feelings. Dong Hu's pen is not shy. Some characters in this period had deeper thoughts, more novel styles and more perfect artistic styles, which had a far-reaching and extensive influence at home and abroad. Mainland critic Zeng Zhennan said: Among modern writers in China, Sun Li's writing style is unparalleled except Lu Xun. Mao Dun once commented: "Sun Li has his own consistent style." Sun Li is a writer with simple clothes, simple diet and indifference to Zhi Ming. He chose the road of being a poor writer and always adhered to the conscience of a writer.