1. The winning articles of the first Mao Dun Literature Award (1977-1981)

1. Zhou Keqin's "Xu Mao and His Daughters"

"Xu Mao and His Daughters" "Daughters" is a novel written by the peasant writer Zhou Keqin and published in the 2nd issue of "Hongyan" in 1979.

The novel is based on the winter of 1975 when the working group came to rural Sichuan to carry out rectification work. It describes the joys and sorrows of the old farmer Xu Mao and his daughters, and reflects the disasters and farmers' struggles caused by the ten years of unrest. and pursuit. Xu Mao, who was originally a rural activist, became withdrawn, selfish, irritable and restless in the era of confusion between right and wrong. His fourth daughter, Xu Xiuyun, suffered the most misfortune.

2. "Spring in Winter" by Li Guowen

"Spring in Winter" is a novel written by contemporary writer Li Guowen, first published in 1981.

The novel takes Yu Erlong, the party committee secretary and director of a large military power plant, as he returns to the guerrilla base area where he has been away for more than thirty years to find the murderer who assassinated his wife Lu Hua. The narration of experiences, knowledge, associations, memories, etc. summarizes the content of social life in the past forty years.

2. The winning articles of the second Mao Dun Literature Award (1982-1984)

1. Li Zhun's "The Yellow River Flows East"

"The Yellow River Flows East" "Go" is a novel written by Li Zhen. As Li Zhenwei's only novel, this book contains the author's great efforts. The work is divided into two parts. The first part was completed in 1978 and the second part was completed in 1984. It was originally published by Beijing Publishing House.

The book tells the story of the Japanese invaders entering the Central Plains in 1938. The Kuomintang troops who retreated and fled south broke open the Huayuankou embankment of the Yellow River and flooded 44 counties in Henan, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces, causing more than 10 million people to suffer. With historical events as the background, it describes the profound disasters and epic struggles experienced by the people of Huangfan District from 1938 to 1948.

2. "Heavy Wings" by Zhang Jie

"Heavy Wings" is a novel written by the modern writer Zhang Jie, first published in 1981.

"Heavy Wings" is China's first novel that reflects the construction of the four modernizations and industrial reform. The novel tells the story of Zheng Ziyun, the deputy minister of the Ministry of Heavy Industry, who supports Chen Yongming, the director of Shuguang Automobile Manufacturing Plant, to carry out reforms, but is opposed by the minister Tian Shoucheng. Female reporter Ye Zhiqiu wrote a reportage about Chen Yongming's reforms, which received a great response. However, some people took the opportunity to spread rumors and slander Zheng Ziyun. In order to consolidate his position, Tian Shoucheng also secretly competed with Zheng Ziyun.

3. Mao Dun Literature Award-winning articles (1985-1988)

1. Lu Yao's "The Ordinary World"

"The Ordinary World" is a Chinese writer A million-word novel written by Lu Yao. This is a novel, consisting of three parts, that panoramicly expresses the social life of contemporary Chinese urban and rural areas. First published in December 1986.

The book is set in the ten years from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s in China. Through complex conflicts and entanglements, with the two brothers Sun Shaoan and Sun Shaoping as the center, the book depicts the images of many ordinary people from all walks of life at that time; Labor and love, frustration and pursuit, pain and joy, daily life and huge social conflicts are intricately intertwined, profoundly showing the difficult and tortuous path that ordinary people have traveled in the historical process of the great era.

2. "The Young Emperor" by Ling Li

"The Young Emperor" is a novel written by the writer Ling Li and was first published in 1987.

"The Young Emperor" tells the story of Shunzhi, who faced the severe situation during the revolution between the Ming and Qing Dynasties. He worked hard to govern and strive for change, but was constantly obstructed by the conservative forces in the court. In the end, he suffered political failure and romantic disillusionment. , finished his short life. The novel has a rigorous structure, dignified style and fluent language.

4. The winning articles of the 4th Mao Dun Literature Award (1989-1994)

1. Wang Huo's "War and People"

"War and People" It is a novel written by the writer Wang Huo. It was published in three parts from 1987 to 1992 and was first published in a collection in 1993.

The whole book is in the form of a trilogy of three independent but interrelated novels, which can be written independently or linked from beginning to end. They respectively tell the story of the internal affairs of the Kuomintang in the three periods before, during and after the Anti-Japanese War. Changes in China's political situation from the perspective of

The book has a grand structure, rich and detailed psychological descriptions, and fascinating plots.

2. "White Deer Plain" by Chen Zhongshi

"White Deer Plain" is the masterpiece of writer Chen Zhongshi. This novel has more than 500,000 words and was written by Chen Zhongshi in six years. .

The novel takes Bailu Village on Bailuyuan in the Guanzhong region of Shaanxi Province as a microcosm. By telling the grievances and disputes between three generations of the two families named Bai and Lu, it shows the story from the late Qing Dynasty to the 1970s and 1980s. historical changes spanning more than half a century.

5. The winning articles of the 5th Mao Dun Literature Award (1995-1998)

1. "The Choice" by Zhang Ping

"The Choice" is a novel written by the contemporary writer Zhang Ping Ping wrote a novel, first published in 1997. "The Choice" takes the difficulties of large and medium-sized enterprises in real life as the background and describes the fierce struggle against corruption by a group of leading cadres and the broad masses of the people.

"The Choice" shows the complexity and urgency of anti-corruption work under new historical conditions, shaping Li Gaocheng, a man who is loyal to the cause of the party and the country, upright and upright, and serves the interests of the country. The image of an anti-corruption hero who puts aside personal sentiments is filled with a surge of idealism and heroism.

2. "The Dust Has Settled" by Alai

"The Dust Has Settled" is a novel by the Tibetan writer Alai, first published in 1998.

The novel describes a prominent Kham Tibetan chieftain who gave birth to a foolish son to his Han wife after drinking. This fool, whom everyone considers to be incompatible with real life, has a premonition and behavior that transcends the times, and becomes a witness to the rise and fall of the chieftain system. The novel shows the unique Tibetan customs and the romance and mystery of the chieftain system.

6. Winners of the Sixth Mao Dun Literature Award (1999-2002)

1. "Zhang Juzheng" by Xiong Zhaozheng

"Zhang Juzheng" is a novel written by Xiong Zhaozheng The novel, consisting of four volumes, was collected and published in 2002.

In "Zhang Juzheng", based on the tone of realism, the author uses elegant writing to decorate some romantic plots and characters everywhere, and uses "Mulan Ci", "Water Dragon Song", "Golden Thread" Songs", "Fire Phoenix" and other lyrics and music capture the mood and charm of each volume, adding a desolate and tragic poetry to the whole book, which is also a distinctive feature of "Zhang Juzheng".

2. "No Words" by Zhang Jie

"No Words" is a novel written by contemporary writer Zhang Jie. It is divided into three parts and was first published in January 2002.

"No Words" takes the life experience of the female writer Wu Wei as the main line, tells the marriage story of her and several generations of women in her family, and depicts the lives of various people in the great social turmoil and great changes. The ups and downs and ups and downs of life show the ups and downs of China in the past hundred years, and provide a unique record and examination of China in the 20th century.

7. Winners of the 7th Mao Dun Literature Award (2003-2006)

1. Jia Pingwa’s “Qin Opera”

“Qin Opera” is Jia Pingwa’s 12th A full-length novel. "Qin Opera" was first published in April 2005 and won the 7th Mao Dun Literature Award.

The content involves the story of his hometown Dihua Town, Danfeng County, Shaanxi Province. The work uses delicate and plain language and adopts "dense fleeting writing style" to express the profound changes in rural values ??and interpersonal relationships in the traditional pattern during the reform and opening up era. The words are filled with deep affection and respect for the hometown. Thoughts on the current situation of rural areas in the period of social transformation.

2. "The Right Bank of the Ergun River" by Chi Zijian

"The Right Bank of the Ergun River" is a novel written by Chi Zijian, which won the 7th Mao Dun Prize Literary Award. The novel tells the story of the tenacious struggle and beautiful love of a small and weak nation in the autobiography of a ninety-year-old woman, the last chief of the Ewenki people. The language of the novel is exquisite, and it brings to life a group of little-known Ewenki people in flesh and blood with the beauty of simplicity.

8. Winning articles of the 8th Mao Dun Literature Award (2007-2010)

1. Zhang Wei's "You are on the Plateau"

Zhang Wei's "You" A large number of characters are created in "On the Plateau", among which the female characters are unique. In this work, the author uses the story of Ning and Qu as the main line to describe the way of life of people on the "plateau" and intersperses it with family history and the tragic lives of his ancestors and fathers.

2. Mo Yan's "Frog"

"Frog" is a novel written by the contemporary Chinese writer Mo Yan. This novel is based on the turbulent rural birth history of New China in the past 60 years. It tells the life experience of Wan Xin, a rural female doctor who has been working in obstetrics and gynecology for more than 50 years. It also reflects the difficult journey of family planning in China. The novel adheres to the author's consistent style of local literature, and settles on a corner of Chinese society with delicate brushwork and simple words.

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Background of establishment of Mao Dun Literature Award

In 1981, according to Mr. Mao Dun’s last wish, he donated his 250,000 yuan royalties to establish Mao Dun Literature Award, it was decided that Ba Jin would serve as the director of the jury. This award was established to promote and celebrate novel writers and works.

At that time, it was stipulated that the selection would be held every three years. Works that participated in the first selection but did not win the award could still win the award in the next and even future selections. The first selection was established in 1982, and the selection scope was limited to novels from 1977 to 1981.

The "Mao Dun Literary Award" is China's first literary award named after an individual and is one of the highest awards for Chinese novels.

Reference: Mao Dun Literature Award—Baidu Encyclopedia