Lao She 
Crescent Moon 

The book compiles the representative novella of Lao She, including Crescent Moon, The Life of a Peking Policeman, The Deadly Gun, and Those Who Never Lie. Crescent Moon is about the wretched life of a girl and her mother, both prostitutes. Deeply revealing the life situation of impoverished people at the first half of the 20th century of China, Crescent Moon reflects the historical vicissitudes by means of the tragedies of ordinary family and individuals. Ahead of the era, The Life of a Peking Policeman is about the frustrating life of a common police officer of the old times, and the book culminates Lao She’s productions during the golden years of his life. The Deadly Gun displays how resigned and lonely ordinary people were facing the historical turmoil through the frustrating experiences of a seasoned armed escort. The brief length conveys the desolateness and loss.