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“Mr Mi looked at the rainbow. His love for the world was no longer love, it became compassion.”

Quote by Eileen Chang

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Eileen Chang
Eileen Chang

Eileen Chang, born on September 30, 1920, in Shanghai, and died on September 8, 1995, was a renowned Chinese modern writer. Her works are characterized by their unique perspective and profound social insight, with representative works including 'The Golden Lock' and 'Love in a Fallen City'. Eileen Chang's literary achievements and influence are profound, and she is hailed as a 'unique flower in the history of Chinese modern literature'. more

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