{"id":6871,"date":"2023-06-25T17:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-25T09:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/typesetter.hk\/not-yet-ended-a-collection-of-short-essays-on-literature-and-culture\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T20:24:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T12:24:39","slug":"not-yet-ended-a-collection-of-short-essays-on-literature-and-culture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/typesetter.hk\/en\/not-yet-ended-a-collection-of-short-essays-on-literature-and-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Not Yet Ended: A Collection of Short Essays on Literature and Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-addef96f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2326\" height=\"2326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/typesetter.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/e5b09ae69caae58a87e7b582-cover-mockup.jpg?resize=2326%2C2326&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3605\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Understanding Culture Through Texts, Understanding the Everyday Through Classics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Everyday needs and worldly desires\u2014how can we uncover their poetic essence?<br\/>Why do we need to tell a good story? Is there a &#8220;formula&#8221; for telling one well?<br\/>What does it mean to &#8220;lament spring&#8221; or &#8220;mourn autumn&#8221;? How does understanding an author\u2019s psychological state influence our evaluation of their artistic work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u3000\u3000<\/strong>&#8220;Reading comprehension&#8221; is not just a category or term on an exam paper; it is an intellectual act of communication. Readers or audiences apply their existing knowledge and experiences to strategically understand, infer, and validate a text, constructing meaning, attempting to empathise, and thereby absorbing knowledge. From literary works and art to advertising copy, from pop songs to video games, from the light and shadow of cinema screens to everyday conversations, we constantly employ our reading skills, tackling challenges that leave students overwhelmed and searching for quick &#8220;guides&#8221; to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u3000\u3000<\/strong>From literary students to literary scholars, Professor Wong Chi Hung shares his passion for appreciating literature and art. He enjoys The Godfather as much as Doraemon, reads Du Fu while loving rock music, and beyond the classroom, keeps up with the latest Korean dramas and anime. He never overlooks any literary or cultural theory, weaving them into essays that reveal literary appreciation as something far from an unattainable ivory tower. Instead, it is deeply rooted in everyday life, flowing naturally through every act of reading, viewing, and conversation, as part of the human instinct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hkcinezen.boutir.com\/i\/V8VbhagAA?currency=USD&amp;amp;lang=en\"><strong>Shop Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>E-book<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ebook.hyread.com.tw\/bookDetail.jsp?id=340458\">Google Play<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><s>Pubu<\/s><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><s>kobo<\/s><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><s>udn<\/s><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ebook.hyread.com.tw\/bookDetail.jsp?id=340458\">HyRead<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><s>iRead<\/s><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><s>momo<\/s><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><s>mybook<\/s><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-accent-one-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author<\/strong>: Wong Chi Hung<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Editor<\/strong>: Enoch Yee-lok Tam, Lina Xie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Art &amp; Design<\/strong>: Somely So, Hsu Wai-lun (mmmmor studio)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Edition<\/strong>: First edition, July 2023<br\/><strong>ISBN<\/strong>: 978-988-74162-5-8<br\/><strong>DOI<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.70783\/notyetended\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.70783\/notyetended<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Page<\/strong>: 208<br\/><strong>Price<\/strong>: HKD98<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-accent-one-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Content<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recommendations<br\/>Preface<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prologue<br\/><\/strong>Repetition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 1: Literary Form<\/strong><br\/>How Do You Tell an Engaging Story?<br\/>Why Are There Always Three Little Pigs?<br\/>The Resistance Fighters of Division and Collaboration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 2: The Language of Literature<\/strong><br\/>The Never-Ending Protagonist<br\/>Advertising Copy and the &#8220;Guan Gong Disaster&#8221;<br\/>The Metaphor of Insects<br\/>The (Pseudo-) Art of Language<br\/>Atmospheric Imagery and the Final Chapter of Leslie Cheung<br\/>The Sentence Style of Qian Zhongshu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 3: The Value of Literature<br\/><\/strong>Literature and Skill Development<br\/>The Meaning of Literary Emotions<br\/>Poetry Born of Emotion, Expressing Loyalty<br\/>The Desire of Icebergs<br\/>Truth Beneath the Surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 4: Literature and Ethics<\/strong><br\/>The Two Kinds of Literary Justice<br\/>Law in Fictional Worlds<br\/>Politics in Literature<br\/>For the Sake of Others<br\/>Sin and Punishment<br\/>The Paradox of Good and Evil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 5: The Minds of Writers and Readers<\/strong><br\/>Polarities<br\/>The Magic Mirror of Social Media<br\/>Inner Struggles and the Motive to Write<br\/>Faces<br\/>The Dread of Public Opinion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 6: Literary Imagery<\/strong><br\/>&#8220;Lamenting Spring&#8221; and &#8220;Mourning Autumn&#8221;<br\/>Anti-Japanese War Dramas, Genres, and Literary Paradigms<br\/>Gong Yoo and &#8220;Paradigm Shifts&#8221;<br\/>Dr. Jones in Foreign Lands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 7: Creativity and Psychology<\/strong><br\/>Huniu, Xiaofuzi, and the Unconscious<br\/>The Shadow of Batman<br\/>Yu Dafu\u2019s &#8220;Creativity&#8221;<br\/>Writing and Mental Illness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 8: Literature and the Body<\/strong><br\/>Perspectives on Reading the Body<br\/>The Meaning of Pain<br\/>The Body&#8217;s Position<br\/>On Cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 9: Literature and Life<\/strong><br\/>Bai Juyi\u2019s Retired Life<br\/>Literature and Food<br\/>Nobita\u2019s Wishful Thinking<br\/>The Necessity of Fetishism<br\/>Home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 10: Literary Criticism<\/strong><br\/>Being a Literary Scholar<br\/>The &#8220;Gossip&#8221; of Literary Criticism<br\/>Is It Possible to Read Closely Following the Author\u2019s Intent?<br\/>The Meaning of a Work, Reading, and Psychological Distance<br\/>The Essence of Literary Terms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 11: Conclusion<\/strong><br\/>The Definition of Literature<br\/>Developing Literary Appreciation Skills<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the authors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wong Chi Hung<\/strong> holds a Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) and a PhD and a Diploma in Education from the University of Hong Kong. He is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University. His research interests include literary criticism, modern and contemporary Chinese literature, Du Fu studies, and classical Chinese biography. He has received multiple research grants and is the author of Fictional Space and Taiwan Urban Literature , along with numerous academic papers. He co-edited Chinese Humanities Research in the Digital Era. His papers have been published in academic journals worldwide, including Journal of Du Fu Studies, Journal of Chinese Literature, Chinese Studies, <em>Acta Orientalia Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae<\/em>, <em>Ming Studies<\/em>, <em>Monumenta Serica<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-accent-two-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-52d62ebf wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1\" style=\"letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Recommendations (In the order of name strokes)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f5bb311e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d80f0e23 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#E40982;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a seasoned public relations consultant, I deeply understand the importance of language and communication. It is an honour to write a recommendation preface for my friend Professor Wong Chi Hung&#8217;s work, Not Yet Ended: A Collection of Short Essays on Literature and Culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With profound literary expertise and unique insights, Professor Wong vividly and accessibly explains the charm and value of literature. This book is a treasure trove of stories, covering everything from classic literature to popular culture, including wuxia novels, comics, and films. It delves into the diversity, language, values, and ethics of literature in an engaging and straightforward way. The book presents a rich and colourful literary world, guiding readers into the mysteries of literature and inspiring the joy of appreciation and creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective communication is the key to building successful relationships, and this book exemplifies it perfectly. Through relatable examples and witty language, Professor Wong successfully connects with his audience. For young readers eager to explore the world of literature, this book serves as an excellent guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an era of exploding digital technology, mastery of written language becomes the key for the next generation to thrive. In the field of public relations, literary skills are crucial\u2014not only to use them effectively but also to use them well. One highly effective way to achieve this is by reading Professor Wong&#8217;s book, which is bound to deliver twice the results with half the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I sincerely hope this book inspires more readers to experience the joy and revelations of literature. I wholeheartedly recommend this outstanding work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2500\u2500Lee Yin-yee, Public Relations Director, MEMO PLUS PR<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f5bb311e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d80f0e23 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#E40982;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor Wong Chi Hung&#8217;s collection of essays on literature and culture spans a broad spectrum, from classic literature to popular culture, including wuxia novels, comics, and films. Using diverse topics and relatable examples, the book explores the concepts of literary appreciation and creation in an engaging, accessible, and thought-provoking manner, enriched by the author\u2019s sharp insights and profound reflections. It is truly a rare gem for those seeking an introduction to literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This book opens the door to literature for young people, allowing them to experience the beauty and joy of literature. It encourages them to read, appreciate, and even embark on literary creation. As a literary creator and a former teacher of Chinese literature, I am delighted to recommend this excellent book to young readers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2500\u2500Chan Hung, Founder of Principal Chan Free Tutorial World<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f5bb311e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d80f0e23 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#E40982;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writing short essays is no easy task: the prose must flow smoothly, of course, but within the constraints of brevity, the writing must be concise and powerful. At the same time, it should be rich in content, engaging, and ideally appeal to both casual and serious readers alike. Professor Wong\u2019s collection of short essays excels in these aspects. Covering a wide range of topics from literature to the arts, spanning both Eastern and Western traditions, ancient and modern, his writing is refreshingly clear and fluid, never difficult to read. The scope of his discussions is vast, encompassing both the classics and popular culture\u2014keeping pace with the times\u2014even including video games. Truly, &#8220;appealing to both the refined and the popular&#8221; is the most fitting description.<br\/><br\/>In an age where almost anyone can write online, where &#8220;emotive&#8221; writing\u2014sometimes bordering on abuse\u2014is everywhere, Professor Wong\u2019s collection is a rare stream of clarity. It is not only a refreshing read for people like me but is also highly suitable for young students, helping them expand their knowledge, improve their writing, and even serve as a springboard for conversation and entertainment.<br\/><br\/>As a teacher, I strongly recommend Professor Wong\u2019s work to young learners, especially secondary school students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2500\u2500Lau Chi-yung, Senior Teacher of Chinese Literature<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f5bb311e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d80f0e23 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#E40982;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I sincerely recommend Not Yet Ended: A Collection of Short Essays on Literature and Culture to both literature enthusiasts and beginners, as this book allows readers to experience the joy that words can bring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2500\u2500Kwan Hon-cheung, Principal of Ying Wa Girls\u2019 School<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Praises and Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/typesetter.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_0239.png?resize=1024%2C359&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5100\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:contain;width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a university professor teaching Chinese studies, Wong Chi Hung hopes his students can absorb more texts, especially classic works, during their journey of learning language and literature, thereby opening up greater possibilities in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cup.com.hk\/2023\/10\/31\/interview-wongchihung\/\">Apricot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cup.com.hk\/2023\/10\/31\/interview-wongchihung\/\">31 October 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/p-articles.com\/images\/logo.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking back at Not Yet Ended, one can imagine Wong Chi Hung as a comic character, delivering serious literary theories with a straight face. Doesn\u2019t this interplay between the serious and the accessible also spark an interest in bringing literature \u201cinto the home\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/p-articles.com\/critics\/4124.html\"><strong>Kong Chun Ho<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/p-articles.com\/critics\/4124.html\">25 October 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u3000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-duotone-unset-1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paratext.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/logo.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not Yet Ended is an exceptionally captivating collection of essays on literature and culture. 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