Ba Jin's childhood story
Ba Jin (1899 - 1975) was famous in China. His works covered novels, essays, plays, translation and many other fields. He was born in a wealthy family in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, and had received a good education and Western culture since childhood. Ba Jin's childhood stories were widely described in his works. In his autobiographical novel,"My childhood," he described the poverty of being born into a feudal family and the hardships he suffered as he grew up. In this story, Ba Jin described a poor but happy family. His grandfather and father were rich merchants and calligraphers, but his mother was a very kind and hardworking person. Although this family's material life was difficult, their spiritual life was very fulfilling. Ba Jin received a very good education and inspiration here. Ba Jin's childhood experiences were also deeply reflected in his novel. His works usually depicted the complexity of human nature and the profound meaning of social problems, exploring the values of human dignity, freedom and peace.