Eileen Chang's life in brief 

September 8, 1995 is a day when Eileen Chang, one of China's best writers of the 20th century, passed away in her apartment in California in the United States. A decade later, Chang's life and talent are about to be shared with a new audience, debuting on the Shanghai Majestic Theatre stage on Sept. 8. The work has been brewing for many years, with the play's script undergoing as many as seven major changes. Three times, the drama has missed being produced for various reasons, but now will finally see the curtain rise at the Shanghai Majestic Theatre. 

Shi Jun, who directed another work by Chang last year, said that as luck would have it, the drama will be staged on a special day this year, the 10th anniversary of the author's death. Shi noted the work has undergone a lot of previous mishaps, and a number of renowned performing artists in Beijing and Shanghai have been gathered to take part in the performance. Shi also noted that the play has finally settled his personal "Eileen Chang Complex" -- a 10-year long obsession.

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