Spring Silkworms and Other Stories

Set against the backdrop of 1930s China, this collection of 15 short stories explores the profound challenges faced by society during a time of imperialist aggression and feudal exploitation. Mao Tun vividly portrays the hardships of rural life, economic depression, and the struggles of various social classes amidst the turmoil of the Japanese invasion. Through these narratives, he captures both the despair and the awakening of the people, reflecting on their resilience and the societal upheavals of the era.