Cao Wenxuan's Cottage
Grass Hut was first published in modern China in 1986. The novel tells the story of a teenager's growth and through his perspective, it shows the style of Chinese society and the state of people's minds at that time. The novel narrated the childhood of a little boy who lived in an alley in Beijing. His name was Lee Xue, and he grew up in the alley. He was the only child in the alley. His parents were workers, and they were often exhausted from work and neglected his life. The novel narrated Li Xue's growth process, showing some of the conditions of Chinese society at that time, such as the loss of rural population, the acceleration of the process of urban development, the spread of education, etc. At the same time, the novel also reflected some people's thoughts, such as family, friendship, love, and expectations for the future. The novel unfolded in the form of memories. Through Li Xue's memories, it showed some scenes of his childhood, such as his family, his friends, his teachers, etc. At the end of the novel, Li Xue had already become an adult and started her own work and life.