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Green Leaf Collection

Rating 2.0
Word count
23K words
Chapters
78
ISBN
9789815112221

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Summary

Own a green leaf, and you own spring; own a green leaf, and you own a vast forest...

Cherish every green leaf before our eyes, and we own a beautiful world...

Editor's review

Green Leaves is a collection of prose essays published in 2023 by Singaporean writer Lu Ming, gathering more than forty essays written in recent years. Taking the "green leaf" as its central image, the book weaves together delicate observations and deep reflections on nature, the city, cultural identity, and personal memory. Lu Ming's writing combines the warm texture of Southeast Asia with the concise cadence of classical Chinese, and through seemingly plain everyday writing often reveals philosophical thought on the essence of life. The depictions of native Singaporean plants, street scenes, and fragments of daily life are not only vivid pictures of Southeast Asian life but also a gentle tracing and affirmation of a sense of place and cultural roots amid rapid modernization. The author excels at drawing universal questions about time, change, and belonging from a single leaf, a passing rain, or the transformation of an old street, which allows the work to transcend regional limits and resonate with a broader Chinese readership. Overall, this is a book that requires quiet reading; its value lies not in dramatic plot but in the serene power and depth of thought flowing through the text, suited for finding a patch of "green shade" for the mind in the intervals of a busy life.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers who enjoy quiet, delicate prose and seek beauty in language
  • Those interested in Southeast Asian Chinese culture and Singaporean society
  • Readers who observe and reflect on life and find philosophy in small things
  • Readers looking for a bedside book that calms the mind and eases anxiety

Not a good fit for

  • Readers seeking strong plot, fast pacing, and dramatic conflict
  • Readers seeking specific knowledge or practical information

Reading tips

  1. Read two or three essays at a time in quiet morning or bedtime moments, savoring them slowly
  2. Notice how the author combines concrete images (such as the rain tree and the angsana) with abstract emotions and cultural reflection
  3. Read alongside Chinese prose works that likewise explore region and memory (such as selected works by Shu Guozhi and Dong Qiao) to appreciate the distinctive qualities of writing in different cultural contexts

About the publisher

Universal Publishing House is a comprehensive publishing institution headquartered in the United Kingdom. It focuses on publishing Chinese-language books, primarily for overseas Chinese authors, and its range covers literary genres such as wuxia novels, mystery and suspense, and social fiction, as well as law, art, and essays. Its catalogue currently contains about 220 titles, with representative works including Ximen Ding's complete Yidao Yunyan and the Shanmao Wangsen series, along with Burden of Proof in Medical Damage Liability Disputes in the Civil Code Era and Aesthetics, Calligraphy, and Miscellaneous Notes. Other representative authors include Tuo Mingsheng, Cao Lihua, Qian Baohuai, Zi Fei, Chen Yading, Ou Zhaoping, and Cang Er. Public information is limited; based on the books in the catalogue, its publishing direction leans toward genre fiction, humanities and social sciences, legal practice, and popular art books, and it offers authors one-stop publishing services including editing, typesetting, and distribution.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 写在前面 和你一起摘星星——诗歌有大美
  3. 序一 文情怡人缀美诗
  4. 序二 创造诗意生活 铸就精彩人生
  5. 序三 青春与奋斗
  6. 卷首语
  7. 赏评
  8. 梦想与人生
  9. 绿叶·乡情·诗·人生
  10. 青春·人生·感悟
  11. 绿叶·平凡·目标
  12. 绿叶之美
  13. 春天来了
  14. 圆月
  15. 绿叶
  16. 家乡的路
  17. 金水河
  18. 浪花
  19. 青春
  20. 叶子红了
  21. 拼搏
  22. 春雨
  23. 天边的云
  24. 如果
  25. 巅峰
  26. 新芽
  27. 星星
  28. 耕耘——献给第39个教师节
  29. 沁园春 颂
  30. 夜月
  31. 汗水
  32. 曾记得
  33. 邮票
  34. 爱情
  35. 梦想
  36. 珍藏
  37. 收获春天
  38. 夜登五台山
  39. 日出
  40. 真诚之美
  41. 云端
  42. 秋日思
  43. 冬雪之约
  44. 童年的梦
  45. 奔向远方
  46. 秋雨之盼
  47. 航程
  48. 风向标
  49. 匆匆
  50. 灰喜鹊
  51. 邂逅
  52. 自从
  53. 鱼儿
  54. 曙光
  55. 时针
  56. 飞翔
  57. 默契
  58. 绿洲
  59. 白洋淀
  60. 祈盼
  61. 希翼
  62. 暖风
  63. 雨巷
  64. 想起
  65. 品茗
  66. 幸福
  67. 笑容
  68. 你和我
  69. 前行
  70. 灯塔
  71. 后记 万紫千红总是春——关于鉴赏诗歌的几点思考
  72. 附录
  73. 名家诗歌赏析之一
  74. 名家诗歌赏析之二
  75. 名家诗歌赏析之三
  76. 名家诗歌赏析之四
  77. 名家诗歌赏析之五
  78. 名家诗歌赏析之六

FAQ

What is the theme of this book? Is it merely a book about plants?
The core themes of this book are "sense of place," "cultural memory," and "spiritual refuge in modern life." Plants (green leaves) are important images and points of entry, but the writing ultimately points to human experience, emotion, and identity within a particular environment. It is far more than botanical description; it is a collection of essays rich in humanistic contemplation.
What is the author Lu Ming's background?
Lu Ming is a Chinese-language writer active in Singapore, working mainly in prose and fiction. Rooted in Singaporean local experience, with delicate writing that blends classical literary cultivation and modern sensibility, the author has a certain influence in the Southeast Asian Chinese literary world. Green Leaves is a representative recent collection of the author's prose.
How difficult is this book to read?
The language itself is beautiful and fluent, with nothing abstruse. But because it emphasizes inner reflection and atmosphere rather than narrative drive, readers need some patience and emotional engagement to fully appreciate its flavor. It suits readers willing to read immersively.

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About the author

鹿鸣 Author

Lu Ming is an author about whom limited public information is available. At present, only one work by this author is included in the collection, namely Green Leaf Collection. According to its common classification, the work belongs to modern poetry. Although details such as Lu Ming's biography, nationality, and period of writing remain unclear, the combination of the title Green Leaf Collection with the poetic genre suggests that the writing may center on natural imagery, the growth of plants, and everyday feelings, expressing observations of life through relatively condensed lyricism. Modern poetry in modern and contemporary Chinese literature emphasizes the rhythm of language and the expression of personal experience, and Lu Ming's work may be understood within this context. Because more verifiable material is lacking, any assessment of the author's style and influence can only be based on Green Leaf Collection, and further information would be welcome to provide a fuller picture of this author's creative profile.

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