Zhang Jie (writer)

Zhang Jie is a Chinese novelist and short story writer. She was one of chinas first contribution to feminist fiction

Works

* ''Love Must Not be Forgotten''
* ''Leaden Wings''
* ''The Ark''
* ''Emerald''
* ''If Nothing Happens, Nothing Will''

Love Must Not Be Forgotten

Her work ''Love Must Not Be Forgotten'' is a short story based on a thirty-year old woman who discovers the extent of the torture her mother's heart had to endure. Her mother, she finds as she reads her diary after her death, was denied a relationship from a man who loved her back, but was unable to express his true sensations since he was wed to another woman whom he had married out of a sense of obligation. The protagonist is single and is loved by a man known for his attractive appearance, Qiao Lin. However, she doubts their compatibility and wonders if a love is or would become present. The story ends: "To live single is not such a fearful disaster. I believe it may be a sign of a step forward in culture, education, and the quality of life."

Further reading

* ''Bloomsbury Guide to Women's Literature''