'Australian writer Peter Carey, one of the only two writers who won the Booker Prize for two times, has so far published eleven novels, two collections of short stories and five non-fiction works. He is good at digging new ideas from history, eulogizing independent national spirit through molding the images of characters image mold, and at the same time interpreting the living conditions of modern people and the meaning of life by historical figures and events. This book, by Peng Qingling, is aimed to discuss the national consciousness, post-colonial historical view, humanistic spirit, artistic innovation of novel creation, social sense of responsibility and the sense of historical mission contained in his novels and short stories, and at the same time reveal his artistic characteristic of basing on the cultural heritage and remolding the national image.' (Publication summary)
