Ice Moon, Flowing Light
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Summary
you will always meet someone who understands.
I think the moon must love this world dearly—otherwise, why would it shun the quarrels of daylight and slip out at night to gaze upon the human realm?
I think the moon must love this world dearly—otherwise, why would it turn from the partings and sorrows of mortal life and slip out at night to watch over your sleep?
I hope my words are like a wisp of clear radiance the bright moon spills upon the world—faint, yet able to light the darkness.
I hope every poem and verse of mine is a classic worth savoring, one that does not disappoint.
I am but the most ordinary among the countless multitude, having tasted every flavor of life in this mortal world, having weathered success and failure, gain and loss, joy and sorrow.
Most of the poems in this book draw on my life experience as their foundation and my reflections on life as their source, poured forth from the heart and set to paper. Thus I have not deliberately pursued form, seeking only truth to offer the world.
Quietly observe my heart, and clearly see the soul.
Editor's review
This is not a simple popularization of science but a construction of logically self-consistent, richly detailed speculative worlds built on a scientific foundation. In "Single-Slit Diffraction," the wave-particle duality of light becomes the central mystery driving the plot; "Pythagorean: 2.013" begins with an altered mathematical constant and explores the bedrock of a civilization's understanding. Liu Yang moves deftly between the microscopic and the cosmic, giving abstract theory dramatic tension and emotional warmth. His writing combines a scholar's rigor with a poet's romance; over cold formulas and laws flows profound reflection on the relationship between life, civilization, and the universe.
For science fiction readers, this book offers intellectual challenge and aesthetic pleasure. It is not content to present dazzling technological spectacle but strives to explore how scientific discovery reshapes humanity's understanding of self and world. The stories both celebrate the scientific spirit and include cautious reflection on technological misuse, reflecting the author's balanced perspective. Reading this book is like undergoing a series of thought experiments—marveling at the universe's exquisite design while also reconsidering humanity's place and meaning within infinite space and time.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Veteran science fiction fans who love hard SF and seek the fusion of scientific logic with the boundaries of imagination
- Readers with a strong interest in fundamental sciences such as physics and mathematics who wish to experience their appeal through story
- Literary enthusiasts who appreciate complete world-building and thought experiments within the short-story form
- Readers seeking reading material beyond ordinary entertainment that can inspire deep thought and discussion
Not a good fit for
- Entertainment-oriented science fiction readers expecting fast pacing, strong action, or space-opera-scale grand narrative
- Readers unfamiliar with theoretical scientific concepts who do not wish to encounter any academic terminology while reading
Reading tips
- There is no need to finish it in one sitting; savor it story by story, leaving room to ponder the scientific ideas and philosophical echoes after each
- When encountering a physics or mathematics concept of interest, a little further reading can greatly enhance the pleasure and reward of the experience
- Pay attention to how the author implants emotional and humanistic themes within austere scientific frameworks, and appreciate the distinctive warmth of his work
About the publisher
Harbin Publishing House is a comprehensive city publisher known for classic works and social fiction. Its "Little Blue Book Classic Works Collection" includes modern literary masterpieces such as Lu Xun's Wandering and A Madman's Diary, and Xiao Hong's The Story of Hulan River; the complete Lu Xun fiction is also in its catalogue. In history, Lü Simian's History of the Two Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties appears in multiple volumes, while foreign literature and Eastern philosophy are represented by Yukio Mishima's The Temple of the Golden Pavilion and Spring Snow. Its authors include Lu Xun, Xiao Hong, Lü Simian and Yukio Mishima, as well as Yang Xiao, Tong Fan, Dong Haiyan and others. Common categories cover classic works, social fiction, history, foreign literature, Eastern philosophy and essays. Public information is limited, so this profile focuses on the publishing directions reflected in its 500 titles.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 作者言
- 我是青春的风
- 祖国啊，我亲爱的祖国
- 我想轻轻地说一声再见
- 母鸡和野鸡
- 害怕
- 听说你爱我
- 轻轻的我走了
- 我好想听你说爱我
- 鱼缸中的鱼
- 当我睡去
- 生活是海洋
- 我不知道风来自何处
- 红烛
- 小小的岛
- 鱼化石
- 微笑着面对生活
- 我的心你可懂得
- 一个微笑就够了
- 如果有来生
- 雨巷
- 爱情有时像一杯清茶
- 贝壳
- 无怨的青春
- 情愿
- 你是人间四月天
- 让星星把我照亮
- 星光依旧灿烂
- 一切
- 春风
- 童年
- 淡然
- 月下思念
- 随心
- 等到春暖花开
- 我喜欢
- 乡间小路
- 等你忘了我是谁
- 我曾偷偷爱过你
- 爱情是什么颜色的
- 希望
- 纸鸢
- 路（一）
- 路（二）
- 衡湖春色
- 哀思
- 我愿拨弄时光的丝弦
- 寻一深谷
- 秋思（一）
- 秋思（二）
- 偷偷去哭
- 白云
- 鸿鹄
- 石头（一）
- 石头（二）
- 祭奠
- 彼岸花
- 珍惜
- 孟婆说
- 落叶
- 勿忘我
- 落雪
- 我想做一缕清风
- 破茧
- 凤求凰（一）
- 凤求凰（二）
- 凤求凰（三）
- 蛋壳（想说爱）
- 仙人掌——坚强
- 葵——沉默的爱
- 风塔之歌
- 雨
- 用心做自己
- 我要给你幸福
- 幸福三叶草
- 爱你没有理由
- 天狼星
- 雷电
- 雨滴
- 雪
- 风
- 细思量
- 雨
- 我就是我
- 茧
- 我希望你能陪在我身边
- 朋友
- 是否向命运屈服
- 我明明知道
- 情愫
- 你何时舍弃了自己
- 星
- 陨星
- 我愿为魔
- 父亲
- 难以忘记，独自想你
- 天马座
- 只因爱你
- 我希望我是鹰
- 我是谁的流星
- 滑过你的脸庞
- 爱地球
- 我原来也会心碎
- 月光
- 爱到流泪
- 饿狼传说之逐月篇
- 致青春
- 毛毛虫的故事
- 赠佳人
- 陨落
- 我想喝醉
- 泛黄的枫叶
- 黑夜，我陪你等明天
- 我们之间的距离到底有多远
- 爱你
- 你是我的星
- 你是我的月
- 如果你不是
- 打破
- 沉默
- 你是我的唯一
- 流星
- 假装不想你
- 回忆总想哭
- 等你已千年
- 烟火和爆竹
- 衡水赋
- 沧州赋
- 邯郸赋
- 读苏轼生平有感
- 无 题
- 冰月流光（一）
- 冰月流光（二）
- 冰月流光（三）
- 济颠
- 梦游昆仑山
- 侠客行（一）
- 侠客行（二）
- 风翅
- 琴女
- 新春吉祥
- 早春
- 春节快乐
- 万事顺心
- 无题
- 虎年吉祥
- 琵琶女
- 江上渔者
- 勇者
- 勿忘我
- 莲
- 傲梅
- 玉梅
- 韭黄
- 荷
- 清明吟（一）
- 清明吟（二）
- 清明吟（三）
- 读纳兰容若《临江仙》有感
- 佛在心中——读仓央嘉措的诗词有感
- 追思
- 忆江南
- 惊梦
- 无题
- 饺子
- 鲲与蝉
- 述志篇
- 无题
- 笑红尘
- 亮剑
- 断空
- 谓我何求
- 醉人吟（一）
- 醉人吟（二）
- 醉人吟（三）
- 美景
- 游桃园（一）
- 游桃园（二）
- 春饮
- 望川
- 夜饮
- 忆夏
- 夏夜
- 秋夜（一）
- 秋夜（二）
- 秋夜（三）
- 冬夜
- 春晓
- 夏晓
- 秋晓
- 幽谷弄弦
- 幽谷忘忧（一）
- 幽谷忘忧（二）
- 无题
- 剑语
- 念红尘
- 祝朱姐
- 望月
- 问天
- 流星语
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About the author
Liu Yang, born in 1986 in Neijiang, Sichuan, is a Chinese science fiction writer. He holds a PhD in condensed matter physics from Beijing Normal University and is currently an associate professor in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Chongqing University. He began publishing science fiction in 2012. His major works include the novels Mars Orphans, City in the Well and The Crack, as well as the short story collections Perfect Doomsday, Honeycomb and Wings of Flowing Light. He has won the Chinese Science Fiction Nebula Award several times. Beyond science fiction, the library also includes his works in law, computing, applied psychology, fashion and succulent plants, such as the 44th edition of A General Introduction to German Civil Law, Practical Federated Learning and several introductory books on succulents, showing interests that span the sciences and humanities. Public information is limited; his science fiction writing often draws on his scientific background and balances expertise with accessibility.
