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The Mountaineer

Rating 3.5
Word count
40K words
Chapters
259
ISBN
9787539655420

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Summary

This is a poetry collection by a military colonel whose lyrical, emotionally rich verse portrays the landscapes of his homeland, the scenes of his native place, and the affection, friendship, and love among people, expressing his love for his country's mountains and rivers and his longing for home and loved ones, and celebrating the greatness and warmth of genuine human feeling.

Editor's review

The Climber is not a straightforward outdoor chronicle of climbing techniques or expeditionary exploits; it is a philosophical meditation on spiritual ascent, forged by the author Liu Quzhi from his distinctive life experience. He projects his deep reflections on nature, life, and human limits onto his successive climbs, so that each upward step becomes a metaphor for questioning the self and examining existence. The prose is spare yet charged with tension, combining the cold, chisel-sharp depiction of mountain scenery with a tender insight into the subtle recesses of human nature. It transcends particular geographical coordinates, guiding readers to contemplate the "inner mountain" each person must climb in life. The book's value lies in the perspective it offers on ordinary life from within extreme environments; its power comes not from thrilling adventure narrative but from the spiritual clarity that emerges when the body is pushed to its limits. For modern readers who feel stuck and alienated in urban life, it is a bracing wake-up call to the primal force of life.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers seeking spiritual inspiration and reflection on the meaning of life
  • Literature lovers who enjoy nature writing and philosophical essays
  • Explorers who long, amid an ordinary life, to break through inner constraints
  • Readers who appreciate a concise, powerful Chinese prose style rich in imagery

Not a good fit for

  • Readers expecting a detailed technical climbing guide or a thrilling adventure story
  • Readers who prefer light entertainment or strongly plot-driven works

Reading tips

  1. Read in a relatively quiet setting conducive to focused thought, so as to follow the author's reflections deeply
  2. Treat the descriptions of mountains and journeys as symbols for reading the inner landscape, and read associatively
  3. Do not rush; pause between chapters to savor the imagery and philosophical reflection

About the publisher

Founded in 1984, Anhui Literature and Art Publishing House is a professional literary and art publisher. Its collection of 389 titles spans classic works, essays and miscellaneous writings, Eastern philosophy, folk literature, classical literature and design. Representative books include Lao She's Camel Xiangzi, Laozi's Dao De Jing, Luo Guanzhong's Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and the Shakespeare drama collection featuring Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth and Othello, with Zhu Shenghao's translations adding luster to the series. Its author resources range from classic Chinese and foreign writers such as Lao She, Laozi, Luo Guanzhong and William Shakespeare to translators and authors including Zhu Shenghao, Li Chensen and Liang Sicheng. The publisher is characterized by its balance of Chinese and foreign literary classics with traditional culture titles, combining scholarly value with popular reading. Public information is limited, and the above is based mainly on the books in the collection.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 序一:谁是诗人
  3. 序二:诗是什么
  4. 第一乐章 我是诗人
  5. 我是诗人
  6. 缘
  7. 长江(一)
  8. 长江(二)
  9. 长江(三)
  10. 黄河(一)
  11. 黄河(二)
  12. 淮河(一)
  13. 淮河(二)
  14. 秦淮河
  15. 苏州
  16. 杭州
  17. 西湖
  18. 江堤
  19. 登山者(一)
  20. 登山者(二)
  21. 山景(一)
  22. 山景(二)
  23. 山景(三)
  24. 山景(四)
  25. 山景(五)
  26. 山景(六)
  27. 山景(七)
  28. 游张家界(一)
  29. 游张家界(二)
  30. 游张家界(三)
  31. 凤凰古城
  32. 江南水乡
  33. 嘉兴南湖
  34. 上海港(一)
  35. 上海港(二)
  36. 南京路
  37. 上海外滩
  38. 上海夜景
  39. 杭州湾大桥
  40. 游轮(一)
  41. 游轮(二)
  42. 游轮(三)
  43. 游轮(四)
  44. 海峡
  45. 山路
  46. 旅游
  47. 灵璧石(一)
  48. 灵璧石(二)
  49. 灵璧石(三)
  50. 灵璧石(四)
  51. 灵璧石(五)
  52. 灵璧石(六)
  53. 海啸
  54. 雪崩
  55. 第二乐章 乡愁
  56. 乡愁
  57. 山间女孩
  58. 从军(一)
  59. 从军(二)
  60. 从军(三)
  61. 从军(四)
  62. 从军(五)
  63. 边疆哨卡
  64. 边疆
  65. 天性
  66. 岁月
  67. 根
  68. 夜雨
  69. 母亲
  70. 安大秋晨
  71. 图书馆
  72. 晨练
  73. 鹅池
  74. 问津楼
  75. 古桥
  76. 竹影
  77. 大学城
  78. 新校
  79. 逸夫楼
  80. 夜读
  81. 荷塘
  82. 除夕
  83. 毕业临近
  84. 学子
  85. 春节回乡
  86. 新农村
  87. 团圆
  88. 游子
  89. 新年
  90. 兄弟
  91. 志愿军(一)
  92. 志愿军(二)
  93. 志愿军(三)
  94. 自画像
  95. 品性
  96. 第三乐章 爱情是什么
  97. 爱情是什么
  98. 爱情是什么
  99. 爱情是什么
  100. 什么是爱情
  101. 思念
  102. 茶园
  103. 初恋
  104. 相思(一)
  105. 相思(二)
  106. 相思(三)
  107. 相思(四)
  108. 相思(五)
  109. 相思(六)
  110. 月季
  111. 美人殇
  112. 姻缘
  113. 知己
  114. 思春
  115. 春节
  116. 王宝钏
  117. 百年真爱
  118. 第四乐章 我只能在明天爱你
  119. 我只能在明天爱你
  120. 初春
  121. 暮春
  122. 早春
  123. 春(一)
  124. 春(二)
  125. 春(三)
  126. 春(四)
  127. 夏(一)
  128. 夏(二)
  129. 夏(三)
  130. 夏(四)
  131. 秋(一)
  132. 秋(二)
  133. 秋(三)
  134. 秋(四)
  135. 冬(一)
  136. 冬(二)
  137. 冬(三)
  138. 冬(四)
  139. 雪(一)
  140. 雪(二)
  141. 雪(三)
  142. 雪(四)
  143. 鹅池
  144. 荷塘
  145. 山林
  146. 秋夜
  147. 秋雨
  148. 山雨
  149. 筑梦
  150. 第五乐章 来自星星的你
  151. 来自星星的你
  152. 仕女图
  153. 奉贤
  154. 暴雨(一)
  155. 暴雨(二)
  156. 追梦少年
  157. 高铁(一)
  158. 高铁(二)
  159. 英雄
  160. 知音
  161. 儒生
  162. 书生
  163. 新书
  164. 春练
  165. 公园(一)
  166. 公园(二)
  167. 春游
  168. 三月校园
  169. 渔翁(一)
  170. 渔翁(二)
  171. 醉酒
  172. 热土
  173. 丰收
  174. 同学二十年(一)
  175. 同学二十年(二)
  176. 战友二十年
  177. 明星
  178. 晚春
  179. 回乡
  180. 麦田守望
  181. 深巷桃花(一)
  182. 深巷桃花(二)
  183. 深巷桃花(三)
  184. 庭院
  185. 梧桐树
  186. 阳台
  187. 闲情
  188. 古镇
  189. 游乐园
  190. 读史
  191. 高温
  192. 深巷红杏
  193. 绝地风光
  194. 第六乐章 永生的海
  195. 永生的海
  196. 彼岸
  197. 寺院
  198. 沙弥
  199. 住持
  200. 香客
  201. 第一签
  202. 佛像
  203. 山寺
  204. 山寺丽人
  205. 求香
  206. 老僧
  207. 栈道
  208. 僧人
  209. 雷锋(一)
  210. 雷锋(二)
  211. 雷锋(三)
  212. 雷锋(四)
  213. 雷锋(五)
  214. 雷锋(六)
  215. 外滩之殇
  216. 老人(一)
  217. 老人(二)
  218. 老人(三)
  219. 老兵
  220. 梦鱼
  221. 梦凤
  222. 井底之蛙
  223. 蹉跎世事
  224. 和平幻景
  225. 酒宴
  226. 深秋
  227. 第七乐章 历史钩沉
  228. 历史钩沉
  229. 女皇
  230. 建安风骨
  231. 李白
  232. 唐伯虎
  233. 三国(一)
  234. 三国(二)
  235. 诸葛亮(一)
  236. 诸葛亮(二)
  237. 诸葛亮(三)
  238. 桃园结义
  239. 霍去病(一)
  240. 霍去病(二)
  241. 霍去病(三)
  242. 吕布
  243. 周瑜
  244. 刘备
  245. 曹操
  246. 赵匡胤
  247. 岳飞(一)
  248. 岳飞(二)
  249. 李鸿章
  250. 朝代更替
  251. 边境争端
  252. 战火(一)
  253. 战火(二)
  254. 桃花源
  255. 中东之乱
  256. 五四运动
  257. 烈士
  258. 哭墙
  259. 跋:论中国新诗的诗学伦理

FAQ

Is this book a novel or a work of nonfiction?
It is a work of nonfiction based on the author's actual climbing experiences and inner journey, but its core lies in spiritual exploration and expression rather than a simple record of actions.
Do I need climbing knowledge to understand it?
Not at all. The climbing knowledge in the book serves as background and vehicle; the author uses it to explore universal questions of life, and any reader can enter its spiritual core.
Is the book's tone impassioned or quiet?
The overall tone is quiet, introspective, and powerful. It is filled with reverence for nature and contemplation of life rather than outward excitement. Reading it is more like a serene journey of deep dialogue with oneself.

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About the author

刘渠志 Author

Liu Quzhi is an author about whom little public information is currently available; basic details such as his life experience, nationality, and dates of birth and death have not been clearly recorded. According to the available in-house data, only one work by him is included, the nonfiction literary work Climbers. The book is categorized as nonfiction literature, suggesting that the author may tend to write based on real people or real events, using the theme of mountaineering to present the relationship between humanity and nature, and between willpower and extreme limits. Because verifiable information is very limited, it is not yet possible to confirm whether his writing covers other fields, nor is it easy to judge the full scope of his creative style and literary influence. As far as Climbers alone is concerned, readers may regard it as a nonfiction work centered on mountaineering experiences, while the observational perspective and narrative approach reflected in it await further disclosure of materials for a fuller understanding.

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