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Song of Wood and Wind

Rating 3.0
Word count
35K words
Chapters
208
ISBN
9787551323765

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Summary

Woodwind Invocation is a contemporary poetry collection in seven sections—Morning Bell, Evening Drum, Wind Chant, Flowers Bloom, and others—expressing the poet's reflections on nature, society, others, and the self. With a meticulous eye for the beauty and kindness in daily life, the poet gathers its poetry through delicate strokes, revealing a woman's passion and hopes for life in a new era.

Editor's review

Mufeng Yin is a stylistically distinctive work by Xiong Xiaofeng, published in 2010 by Taibai Literature and Art Publishing House. With delicate strokes and a unique narrative perspective, this novel sketches a literary world where memory, emotion, and nature intertwine. The author Xiong Xiaofeng did not come from a traditional literary academic background; this "wild" writing path instead endows the work with an unpolished vitality and sincerity.

In terms of content, Mufeng Yin does not pursue intense plot conflicts but focuses more on creating atmosphere and excavating the inner world. It resembles a prose-like narrative poem, closely linking personal memories of growing up, family vicissitudes, and perceptions of nature (especially the imagery of "wood" and "wind"). This writing approach requires readers to quiet down and follow the rhythm of the text to feel the emotions and philosophical thoughts flowing between the lines. For readers accustomed to fast-paced, plot-driven novels, it may seem somewhat "slow" or even "bland," but it is precisely this quality that gives it a unique recognizability among many works.

Its reading value lies in offering a path of inward examination. The book's sensitive capture of details and its depiction of subtle emotional recesses can awaken similar memories and feelings in readers, achieving a spiritual resonance. The themes it explores—the passage of time, the changing of things and people, and the relationship between humans and their environment—have universal literary significance. Although information such as the book's public awareness and Douban rating could not be directly obtained in this query, this may also reflect from another angle that it is a "hidden gem" waiting to be discovered by more readers. As an editor, I believe the charm of this book lies in the texture of the text itself—a quiet, introspective, and naturally inspired literary expression.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Literary readers who enjoy prose-style fiction and value linguistic beauty and atmospheric composition
  • Readers with a special emotional connection to nature themes (especially plants and natural scenery)
  • Those seeking inner peace and hoping to engage in self-reflection through reading
  • Explorers interested in non-mainstream, stylistically unique contemporary Chinese fiction

Not a good fit for

  • Entertainment-oriented fiction readers who seek strong plots, fast pacing, and clear storylines
  • Utilitarian readers hoping to acquire practical knowledge or methodologies

Reading tips

  1. It is recommended to read in a relatively quiet, undisturbed environment to better enter the atmosphere created by the work
  2. There is no need to rush the plot; try slowing down to savor the author's depictions of details and emotions
  3. During reading, you may associate your own experiences related to nature and past memories, which may lead to a deeper resonance

About the publisher

Taibai Literature and Art Publishing House is a professional publisher focused on literature and art. Its publishing areas cover classics, foreign literature, essays and miscellaneous writings, modern poetry, philosophical reading, and social novels. Judging from the books in the database, the press introduces foreign literary classics such as John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath, Dostoevsky's The Insulted and Humiliated, Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji, and the complete novels of Jane Austen, while also publishing essay works such as Xiang Xing Za Ji: Huang Yongyu Illustrated Edition, modern poetry such as Zha Lie Zhi, and philosophical reading such as On the Art of Choice. Its translators and authors include Hu Zhongchi, Shao Quanlin, Feng Zikai, and Li Jihong, reflecting a publishing profile that combines classic translation with domestic literary creation. Due to limited public information, its complete publishing scope and features require further supplementation.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 第一辑 晨钟——朝花
  3. 星空
  4. 认真的雪
  5. 生日语录
  6. 冬绥
  7. 盐是大海的秘密
  8. 南山之巅
  9. 局麻
  10. 凌波微步
  11. 一株雪
  12. 潋滟曲
  13. 致你
  14. 潺潺曲——给母亲
  15. 一棵树成为寂静的骨骼
  16. 啜月色
  17. 杜撰
  18. 秋思
  19. 每一个生命都是先知的预言
  20. 大于一
  21. 城市是她贪生的穴
  22. 一树
  23. 乌托邦的意外与更新
  24. 以你的名义致敬生活
  25. 恍若其中
  26. 这闲音
  27. 母爱·造物集
  28. 晓起
  29. 第二辑 暮鼓——夕拾
  30. 嫩枝上有鸟留下的一个盹
  31. 她咏
  32. 月上眉梢
  33. 风也一起被暖和
  34. 岁月在青黄相蚀的落叶间
  35. 火星星在我的脊背上跳跃
  36. 栖秋剧
  37. 我的烟火我的模样
  38. 银雪
  39. 终归,我的生命在编织她的梦
  40. 风惹了秋尘
  41. 时间是上苍留给人类的工具
  42. 一枕新凉一扇风
  43. 白色,因为最叛逆
  44. 那些蜂拥而上的日子
  45. 缓慢而澹泞
  46. 河岸有时在思念一条河——怀念吾父
  47. 母子小调
  48. 落叶
  49. 微言
  50. 零度疏离
  51. 生命的复式
  52. 我把你和远方一起来爱
  53. 弄清影
  54. 行微醺
  55. 憩息
  56. 第三辑 且听——静待
  57. 图
  58. 巧合
  59. 这个世界是伶仃的聚集地
  60. 亦空
  61. 吟唱:奥伯曼山谷
  62. 真理·伞·原则
  63. 吻秋戏
  64. 秋天以前——纪念兄长
  65. 叮咛
  66. 夜书
  67. 落花有灵
  68. 不了歌
  69. 今天,是想念或爱
  70. 途
  71. 不与梨花同梦
  72. 真水
  73. 又焕然
  74. 那些零碎如火星星
  75. 这些是苍天的气息
  76. 茶
  77. 恩赐
  78. 冬吟调
  79. 无稽
  80. 云之白
  81. 一点滇
  82. 生活与其他
  83. 无极
  84. 沉沦
  85. 云上闲
  86. 第四辑 风吟——花开
  87. 完夏
  88. 轻量化
  89. 众妙之门
  90. 明前
  91. 雨也是孕育的后果
  92. 论今日
  93. 幼稚会伴随多情的人生
  94. 光合作用
  95. 弥补
  96. 链
  97. 添爱
  98. 借过
  99. T3航道
  100. 程咬金的三板斧
  101. 惋惜
  102. 了无余悸
  103. 若无月,即相安
  104. 一本正经
  105. 欲所知
  106. 月如钩,归意正浓
  107. 所有的遥远与触手可及
  108. 遇月光时我欲化蝶
  109. 情况
  110. 川河盖
  111. 于悦己中养生
  112. 谁在那里?
  113. 曾一点
  114. 月亮河
  115. 之间
  116. 无非是
  117. 假设
  118. 守护一个人的深渊
  119. 圆事
  120. 立冬小酌
  121. 生死相依,若萍水相逢
  122. 第五辑 无声——向兰
  123. 旻
  124. 一隅
  125. 善细胞
  126. 敕书
  127. 我想在浪尖上瞭望整个大海
  128. 忘不掉的爱情也是我的故乡
  129. 笨嘴鸟
  130. 天色向晚——致一位锅炉女工
  131. 若即若离
  132. 一杯酒里的醉意有多少
  133. 冈底斯的诱惑
  134. 有时,我们像小丑一样活跃
  135. 言卿
  136. 有一种痴,只因热爱中
  137. 盐色
  138. 谕
  139. 太阳的“阳谋”
  140. 循环
  141. 我偏袒所有美好的存在
  142. 白云或苍狗
  143. 我们在纠缠细微
  144. 故乡,城市颤音里的隐忍
  145. 一种春日谈
  146. 居安者
  147. 初秋苍白的冷月
  148. 第六辑 安之——若素
  149. 一剂夏方
  150. 礼物
  151. 她阅读
  152. 时间的味道
  153. 积累
  154. 内窥镜
  155. 解释
  156. 拈雨花
  157. 双生子
  158. 一颗孤独的星星能拯救我一生——给TT
  159. 我不想潦草一场
  160. 押一生只为抵达虚无
  161. 如植物,如细流
  162. 他者——给TT
  163. 家乡——给午后的山城
  164. 白孔雀——给天岛湖的一只白孔雀
  165. 阙歌
  166. 中间人
  167. 望风而逃——怀念兄长
  168. 逃避和佯装
  169. 一般有趣
  170. 尘埃
  171. 囿语
  172. 时间
  173. 护
  174. 一幅生图
  175. 若同甘
  176. 我们只是星空下的发光体
  177. 第七辑 宁静——致远
  178. 顺路
  179. 我们用一生完成各自的残缺
  180. 一帘风月闲
  181. 只剩靛蓝和空
  182. 晚安
  183. 万里无云和两手空空
  184. 乍醒
  185. 你是我的旁证
  186. 生活里密集着千般琐碎
  187. 养空白
  188. 世间的两种形态
  189. 今日意
  190. 突然闯入了自然
  191. 那些我们吐纳的尘埃
  192. 苍翠之外的那些存在
  193. 夜,弥漫的禁忌
  194. 滞留
  195. 通远门
  196. 大地的经络
  197. 日日犹得向晚生
  198. 岁月深处思慎独
  199. 冬至
  200. 一小朵带电的云——给那些缓慢长大的孩子
  201. 山就你
  202. 月事
  203. 每一个人都供养着寂寞
  204. 一种生态——给世界地球日
  205. 悦事
  206. 反刍
  207. 钰书
  208. 后记:种雪者

FAQ

What is the main storyline of this book?
Mufeng Yin does not unfold around a clear, linear traditional storyline. It is more like a web-like narrative woven from fragments of memory, sensory impressions, and emotional flow, with its core being an exploration of the spiritual connection between the individual and family history and all things in nature as time passes.
What are the characteristics of the author's writing style?
Xiong Xiaofeng's writing style is delicate and serene, rich in poetry and visual imagery. She excels at using synesthesia, combining sensory experiences such as sight, hearing, and smell with inner emotions. The language has a gentle rhythm and focuses on creating an overall atmosphere and emotional mood.
Why is there relatively little information and few reviews about this book?
This may be because the book was published relatively early (2010), and the author Xiong Xiaofeng is not a bestselling writer who has long been active in the public eye. The work's style also leans toward literary and personal expression, so discussion and data accumulation on mainstream reading platforms are relatively limited. However, this does not affect its value as a unique literary work.

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熊筱枫 Author

Xiong Xiaofeng is a writer about whom relatively little public information is available. To date, the only confirmed Chinese-language book under this name is the poetry collection Mu Feng Yin (roughly, "Woodwind Invocation"). Its common classification as modern poetry suggests that Xiong's creative focus lies in verse. Because details such as dates of birth and death, nationality, education, and writing career are not clearly recorded, no further account of the author's life can be given here. On the available evidence, Xiong's literary profile is presented mainly through Mu Feng Yin: the title carries natural imagery and a classical resonance, and together with its modern-poetry classification this suggests verse that may attend to rhythm, imagery, and personal feeling. For readers interested in the diversity of contemporary Chinese poetry, this collection offers a text worth noting. Should fuller authorial and bibliographical information become available, there would be room to further trace the author's creative development and stylistic features.

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