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Editor's review
As an editor, I believe the value of this collection lies in how it distills the essence of Zhu Ziqing's art. In today's fast-paced life, rereading these texts is like a clear spring that washes the dust from the mind. The keen捕捉 of time's passage and the profound lament in "Hurry" transcend their era and still resonate with every modern reader. The restrained yet deep paternal love in "The Sight of Father's Back" remains a model of writing about family affection in Chinese literature. Zhu Ziqing's prose seems plain as water at first reading but yields endless flavor on close inspection; its charm lies in using the most precise, cleanest language to sketch the most universal, most moving emotions and reflections.
The binding and edition of this book suit quiet reading and collection. For readers, it is not merely a literary read but an aesthetic experience and a dialogue with the soul. Zhu Ziqing's words have a gentle yet firm power that can guide readers to pause amid the noise, examine themselves and perceive life's essence. Whether as an introduction to modern Chinese literature or as a model for elevating linguistic beauty and depth of thought, this book has irreplaceable value.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Literature lovers interested in classic modern Chinese essays
- Students hoping to improve their Chinese writing sense and expression
- Readers seeking a moment of quiet and introspection in a busy life
- Readers who enjoy delicate, sincere, vividly evocative writing
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking strong plot and fast-paced stories
- Readers who treat reading only as diversion and are unwilling to savor the text
Reading tips
- Read each piece closely in a quiet setting and feel the rhythm and flavor of the language itself
- Relate the texts to your own life experience and emotions for deeper interaction
- After reading a famous piece, try reading it aloud to feel its beauty of sound and rhythm
About the publisher
Tiantian Publishing House focuses on children's literature and extends into early-childhood books and popular science for young readers, while also giving attention to presenting classic works to young audiences. Its catalogue includes modern literary classics such as Teahouse, Camel Xiangzi, The Story of Hulan River and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk, as well as Cao Wenxuan's Bronze and Sunflower, Wang Zengqi's essays and prose pieces such as Winter in Jinan; it also covers categories including folk literature, social fiction, essays and miscellaneous writings, parenting and biography. Its authors include Lao She, Xiao Hong, Lu Xun, Zhu Ziqing, Cao Wenxuan and Wang Zengqi. As public information is limited, its publishing character is shown mainly through its reliance on classics and works by well-known writers, organizing reading materials that serve both children's reading and Chinese-language literacy.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 经典阅读永远不能被取代
- 朱自清小传
- 憎
- 匆匆
- 月朦胧，鸟朦胧，帘卷海棠红
- 绿
- 生命的价格——七毛钱
- 春晖的一月
- 白种人——上帝的骄子！
- 白马湖
- 背影
- 海行杂记
- 荷塘月色
- 扬州的夏日
- 看花
- 我所见的叶圣陶
- 南京
- 威尼斯
- 给亡妇
- 春
- 潭柘寺 戒坛寺
- 说扬州
- 买书
- 圣诞节
- 初到清华记
- 松堂游记
- 北平沦陷那一天
- 这一天
- 重庆一瞥
- 人话
- 重庆行记
- 话中有鬼
- 动乱时代
- 中国学术界的大损失——悼闻一多先生
- 回来杂记
- 我是扬州人
- 论不满现状
- 论气节
- 论且顾眼前
- 乞丐
- 刘云波女医师
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About the author
Zhu Ziqing (1898–1948), originally named Zihua and styled Peixian, was a modern Chinese essayist, poet and scholar. His ancestral home was Shaoxing, Zhejiang, and he was born in Donghai, Jiangsu. He taught for many years at Tsinghua University, where he served as professor and chair of the Department of Chinese. His essays often draw on everyday observations and personal experience; written in clear, refined language with sincere and restrained feeling, they convey deep reflection through plain narration. Pieces such as "Back View," "Moonlight over the Lotus Pond" and "Hurry" are widely read. Beyond creative writing, he devoted himself to the study and popularization of classical literature, notably in Common Talks on Classics, which surveys traditional texts in an accessible style. This collection holds more than 219 of his works, covering essays, literary appreciation and classic works. He died in Beiping in 1948.
