Story

Name: Story
ISBN: 9787894182937

秋音Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. · ChinaMay 2026

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Word count: 127K words
Chapters: 57
ISBN: 9787894182937

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Summary

One of the author's "Self-Narration Trilogy," this work was written between 2017 and 2018. It gathers essays, short prose pieces, travel notes, memoirs of daily life, and poetry, and also includes a short story, "Moonlight over Qin Island," written in 1982—the only work of fiction in the trilogy. All the pieces draw on the author's own experience, thoughts, and reflections, offering a synthesis and account of a life lived and lessons learned: the things the author wants to say, the matters to recount, the truths to convey, and the insights and ideas he finds meaningful. Though it presents personal views and turns of phrase, it remains of value to society and to readers.

Editor's review

Story is one volume of Qiu Yin's "Self-Narration Trilogy." Written across 2017–2018, it nonetheless includes a short story from 1982, "Moonlight over Qin Island," and this span is itself part of the reading pleasure: early fiction sits alongside later documentary prose, letting readers see how the same author handles experience at different stages. The book mixes essays, short prose, travel notes, memoirs of daily life, and poetry; the boundaries between forms are loose, as if the author were laying out, layer by layer, observations, thoughts, and reflections drawn from lived practice. Its value lies not in systematic theory but in an honest personal account—the author says plainly that these are "things to say, matters to recount, truths to convey," with an intent both self-reflective and generous. It suits slow reading in quiet hours; there is no plot to chase, only a person's experience to enter, and a sense of how ordinary days are refined into understanding. For readers who enjoy essays and are willing to see themselves reflected in another's life records, this book offers plain companionship.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy essays and personal reflections drawn from daily life
Readers interested in personal writing that mixes nonfiction with fiction
Readers who want a few short pieces at a time, without strong plot
Literary readers drawn to local life memories and personal experience writing

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting a full novel with plot and character arcs
Readers who prefer systematic theory or academic argument
Readers impatient with private narration and lyrical, discursive prose

Reading tips

Read by genre: start with the short story "Moonlight over Qin Island," then move to the essays and travel pieces.
Read two or three pieces a day rather than straight through, leaving room to absorb the reflections.
When reading the life memoirs, note down similar experiences of your own for comparison.

About the publisher

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. China · Founded in 1993

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. is a publisher known for its literature and history titles, with 2,065 books in the collection. Its publishing covers foreign literature, contemporary Chinese prose and essays, history, folk literature, and cultural books. Its list ranges from Sima Qian's complete edition of the Records of the Grand Historian to foreign classics such as The Book of Disquiet, All Quiet on the Western Front, Snow Country, The Stranger, and Jean-Christophe, as well as modern Chinese works including Teahouse and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk. Its authors and translators include Yasunari Kawabata, Fernando Pessoa, Erich Maria Remarque, Jin Xinyi, Zhou Miao, and Chen Chao. Public information is limited, but its catalogue reflects a balance between Chinese and foreign literary classics and historical and cultural works.

版权信息
秋之色
果园香梨
心中的喷水池
蛇影
拔河轶事
我的朋友
走失的记性
有些杂言论
册页新语
个人与集体
做法与结果
我看“青马赛”
莫斯科公务考察之行
续说新作
舆论“好人”生活
电视节目说
书与路
纪念日
福建行
意识论
新生事物说
改变不了的习惯
故事王
窗下的人行道
我错了
有些杂言论（二）
正月初三
逛崂山
笑口常开
今日谈
糖球会
回报
只言片语
春色关不住
同学会
善语好人中
目的与意义
大师与大家
人生曲线图
诚立地信达天
吃的学问
选择旅游
琴岛明月光
剪头发
汶川大地震
农贸市场
眼前的谜题
又有杂言论（三）
戒烟日
上合峰会有感
杂说“世界杯”
可爱的人
拾金不昧
再说旅行
“十月”的故事
后记

FAQ

Is this book a novel or an essay collection?

It is mainly essays, short prose, travel notes, memoirs of daily life, and poetry, with only one short story, "Moonlight over Qin Island." It is a mixed-genre personal collection and should not be approached as a single novel or a pure essay collection.

Can I read this without having read the other two books in the "Self-Narration Trilogy"?

Yes. Most pieces stand on their own, based on the author's experiences and reflections rather than continuous narrative, so the book is understandable on its own; only your sense of the author's overall trajectory will be somewhat limited.

Is it suitable as bedtime reading?

Fairly suitable. Most pieces are short, centered on life reflections and memories of travel and daily life, with a gentle pace—good for one or two pieces before sleep. If you prefer strong plot or fast pacing, it may feel mild.

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About the author

秋音 Author

Qiu Yin is an author about whom limited public information is available; the library currently holds only one work by this author, the representative title Stories. Judging from the existing information, this work is classified as prose and miscellaneous writings, suggesting that the writing may lean toward narrative prose or essay-like miscellaneous pieces rather than strictly fiction or academic monographs. Since the author's dates of birth and death, nationality, education, and creative career cannot be verified, speculation about Qiu Yin's personal life should be avoided. What can be confirmed is that Qiu Yin came to readers' attention through Stories, a work whose subject matter and approach bear the characteristics of prose and miscellaneous writings, focusing on telling stories through text and expressing observations and feelings. For an author with only a single work in the collection, the writing style and literary influence remain to be shown as more materials and works accumulate; readers may begin with Stories itself to appreciate Qiu Yin's manner of expression and textual interest within the genre of prose and miscellaneous writings.