The Tree at the End of Time

Name: The Tree at the End of Time
ISBN: 9787530683323

李柯漂Baihua Literature and Art Publishing House · ChinaMar 2023

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Word count: 121K words
Chapters: 81
ISBN: 9787530683323

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Summary

This is a collection of essays in five sections: Time, Family, Hometown Sounds, the Mortal World, and Travels. The author records the small moments of change in village and city life—the quiet, harmonious beauty of the countryside; warm stories of neighbors and kin; and the joys and observations of daily life—charting a spiritual journey through an era of transformation and expressing deep attachment to his native place.

Editor's review

The Tree at the End of Time is an essay collection by Li Kepiao, published by Baihua Literature and Art Publishing House. It gathers prose written over many years, depicting with delicate strokes and affectionate observation the interwoven landscapes of nature, native soil, and human life. The "tree" in the title is not merely a natural image but a symbol of vitality rooted in the land and of time's eternity. Li's prose is plain yet poetic, distilling profound insights on life from ordinary days and leaving readers with a quiet, resilient strength. Seen professionally, the book continues the tradition of modern and contemporary Chinese prose in attending to reality and giving voice to the spirit, while its expression keeps closer to the emotional rhythms of modern readers, carrying both the weight of regional literature and a light, nimble personal touch. For readers who love prose, seek solace for the mind, or long for a spiritual haven amid a fast-paced life, this book offers rare value. It does not pursue grand narrative but, through close attention to small things, prompts reflection on existence, memory, and belonging—like a silent tree offering steady companionship in a restless age.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Literature lovers who enjoy quiet, plain-spoken prose
Readers who feel a kinship with rural and natural themes
Those seeking inner calm and life insights through reading
Scholars following contemporary Chinese prose

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer plot-driven, fast-paced fiction
Readers looking for practical or informational content

Reading tips

Best read slowly in a quiet setting, savoring the details and emotions between the lines
Can be read interactively, drawing on one's own memories of nature or home
Need not be read in order; dip into essays at will and enjoy the leisure of prose

About the publisher

Baihua Literature and Art Publishing House China · Founded in 1958

Founded in August 1958 and restructured into Baihua Literature and Art Publishing House (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. in 2009, Baihua Literature and Art Publishing House is known for publishing essays and fiction, and it hosts the journals Fiction Monthly and Essays. Its 757 titles in the library span classic works, culture, folk literature, essays and miscellaneous writings, foreign literature, and general biography. They include Lao She's Camel Xiangzi, Zhu Ziqing's selected essays and Classic Essays, Fu Lei's Twenty Lectures on Masterpieces of World Art, and a Chinese translation of Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's Rashōmon, as well as cultural and performing-arts titles such as the illustrated Biography of Liang Qichao and A Dictionary of Crosstalk. Its authors include Lao She, Zhu Ziqing, Wu Qichang, Fu Lei, Xue Baokun, Gao Yucong, Wei Zhiqiang, and Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.

版权信息
巴山渠水情意长（代序）
辑一时光
我的作文从写减免条开始
年味年俗年趣
难忘儿时油果子
等待露天电影
永恒的味道
村庄里的牛
十五岁的苦恋
要不完
逗我取乐
帮妈妈乞讨的孩子
父亲的篾笆扇
老油坊的香
年味
戒烟
堂哥
欺山莫欺水
跟我回家
辑二亲情
粮啊娘
父亲的娱乐
养蜂人
母亲的习惯
岳父
回家过年
中秋饼
聆听降央卓玛
紫苏姜汤面
母亲的名字
电话坏了
最好的生日礼物
故土难离
辑三乡音
渠江岸边是老家
乡愁在纸上
听雨
山村的雾城里的霾
回家的路越变越好
桂花树
地老天荒的树
夹生
月光洒下响水滩
厚土不苍凉
内裤上的黑巴
远去的中间院子
心安之处是故乡
辑四尘世
透明的玻璃
父亲的感慨
朋友是个圈
城市里的带路人
妖艳儿客
生意里头有故事
刘大爷“耙和”故事
一百元钱的善举
我曾对你有情不要忘了
冬至羊肉汤
你看你看姐姐的脸
一只流浪猫
花花公子的真言
笑谈二愣子
彩友老何
隔壁老王
病从口出
生活恰似装台
中医馆的王医生
拉杆箱
守门大叔
环卫阿姨
辑五行纪
嘉陵江边南充城
行走州之都
太平古镇的浪漫
去“中国死海”撒欢儿
遇见罗泉遇见你
我的三汇情结
一路向南避寒冬
似曾相识绵竹城
相约在冬季

FAQ

What is the theme of this book?

It centers on nature, native soil, and reflections on life, exploring life, time, and memory through images of trees, land, and local scenery.

What is the author Li Kepiao's background?

Li Kepiao is a contemporary Chinese writer long engaged in prose writing. His work focuses on regional culture and the natural environment; his style is fresh and deep, and he has some influence in literary journals.

Is this book suitable as a gift?

It suits friends who love literature and value spiritual life, especially those with deep feelings for nature or their hometown; both its design and content are elegant.

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About the author

李柯漂 Author

Li Kepiao is a writer about whom relatively limited public information is available. Her nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name are not clearly recorded. One work by her is included in the collection: a collection of prose and miscellaneous writings titled The Tree That Outlasts Heaven and Earth. Judging from the title and its category, the book is likely a work of prose or essays centered on images of trees, nature, and time, with a strong lyrical and reflective quality. The phrase "outlasts heaven and earth" points to an expansive scale of time, suggesting that the author may use the endurance and silence of trees to contemplate the changes of the human world and the experience of life. Because public information is limited, Li Kepiao's biography, writing background, and full body of work remain difficult to ascertain, and her literary profile is presented mainly through this single work. Readers wishing to understand her style may begin with the thematic orientation and linguistic temperament of The Tree That Outlasts Heaven and Earth, and appreciate her attention to nature and time in her prose and miscellaneous writings.