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You in the Distance

Rating 2.7
Word count
44K words
Chapters
185
ISBN
9789815290165

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Summary

Faraway You is a collection of poems and song lyrics by Shao Yanping, published by World United Press, priced at RMB 39.00.

Poetry section

Rich and varied emotions: sincere expressions of family love (such as "Siblings' Love Deep as the Sea" and "Remembering Mother"), romantic love (such as "Only You in My Heart"), and friendship (such as "True Friends"); a deep attachment to one's hometown ("That Beloved Land of My Hometown"); and reflections and insights on the times and social phenomena (such as "The 19th Party Congress Shines Radiance Far and Wide").

Life's little moments and depictions of nature: records of various scenes and experiences in life, such as "The Turn of Summer and Autumn" and "The Phubber"; alongside delicate portrayals of natural scenery, such as "White Clouds" and "The First Snow of Early Winter".

Life insights and aspirations: reflections on life, such as "The True Meaning of Life"; and the pursuit of dreams and ideals, such as "The Old Three-Grade Educated Youth".

Song lyrics section

Broad themes: love ("Love"), hometown sentiment (such as "The People of Bazhou, Spirited and Bold, Strengthen Our China" and "Langfang, Picturesque Hometown"), professional sentiment (such as "The Sentiments of Transport Workers" and "The Sentiments of Road Maintenance Workers"), among other themes.

Sincere and deeply moving: through concise yet heartfelt words, conveys love for life, for the motherland, and for the people.

Editor's review

Faraway You is a work by the author Shao Yanping, published through World United Press. In today's era of rapid information flow, a Chinese-language work issued by an international publisher is itself noteworthy. The title Faraway You carries a universal emotional suggestion of distance and longing, readily prompting readers' initial associations with the book's themes. From the available information, the book's ISBN indicates publication in Singapore, which may suggest that the work's perspective or background possesses a certain degree of cross-cultural character. As an editor, I believe the book's value may lie in the relatively distinctive narrative space it offers—rooted in a Chinese-language context yet reaching a broader readership through international publishing channels. For readers who enjoy exploring Chinese-language literary works across different publishing contexts, this book provides a sample for observation. However, because publicly available detailed reviews, content summaries, and in-depth author introductions are currently limited, this to some extent heightens the exploratory nature and uncertainty of reading. It may not be a work that pursues intense dramatic conflict or popular elements; its literary texture is more likely to lean toward introspection, understatement, and attention to subtle emotional and psychological portrayal. For readers who value the quiet reading experience the text itself provides and are willing to embark on an unknown literary journey with limited information, this book may bring unexpected resonance and reflection.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers interested in Chinese-language literary works through international publishing channels
  • Literature enthusiasts who prefer introspective, emotionally nuanced narrative styles
  • Readers willing to try books with relatively limited information that carry an exploratory character
  • Readers who resonate with universal emotional themes such as "distance" and "longing"

Not a good fit for

  • Readers seeking strong plots, fast pacing, or popular topics
  • Readers accustomed to relying on extensive detailed reviews and ratings before reading

Reading tips

  1. It is suggested to begin reading with an open mind, without presupposing overly specific plot expectations.
  2. Pay attention to the distinctive texture the author's language and narrative may present against a cross-cultural publishing backdrop.
  3. While reading, note the emotional atmosphere and psychological space constructed by the text itself.

About the publisher

World Joint Publishing House Pte. Ltd. Singapore · Founded in 2024

World Joint Publishing House Pte. Ltd. is a publishing institution registered in Singapore. Its publishing scope covers social novels, wuxia novels, time-travel and alternate-history fiction, folk literature, social sciences and medicine, and extends to books, pamphlets, sheet music and periodicals. Titles in its catalogue, such as Dù Bǎi (Ferrying), Tianbao Escort Agency, Talking Foxes and Love in Liaozhai, Dementia Care Services and Management, and The Formulary of Jin Feng, a Renowned Veteran Chinese Medicine Doctor in Central Jiangsu, reflect a list that balances literary creation with practical medicine. Its authors include Dan Yuanjun, Liu Shengnan, Hong Xia, Jin Hu, Jin Feng, Yang Jing, Li Bingyang and Ziyi Piaopiao. Public information is limited, and its publishing character is best seen in this diverse mix of popular reading and professional practical titles.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 作者简介
  3. 给人生注入盎然的诗意与昂扬的旋律
  4. 诗歌部分
  5. 真心朋友
  6. 夏秋之交
  7. 兄弟姐妹情深似海
  8. 战友啊,战友
  9. 党啊,亲爱的妈妈
  10. 高度
  11. 走向未来,歌声为伴
  12. 姐妹的回忆
  13. 我的心里只有你
  14. 老三届知青
  15. 难忘故乡那片热土
  16. 爱的永恒
  17. 遨游朋友圈
  18. 白云
  19. 百合赞
  20. 包容
  21. 不忘初心
  22. 朝霞
  23. 初冬第一场雪
  24. 初识丁香
  25. 初识郁金香
  26. 春的畅想
  27. 春雪飘飘
  28. 春意
  29. 大路情
  30. 党的十九大光芒万丈
  31. 等待
  32. 低头族
  33. 钓鱼
  34. 端午雨
  35. 对你诉说
  36. 多彩人生
  37. 枫,我的最爱
  38. 甘如意:有担当的后
  39. 感恩
  40. 感悟人生
  41. 感悟中秋
  42. 隔窗相望
  43. 归途
  44. 荷韵
  45. 黄昏
  46. 回忆妈妈
  47. 靓丽风景
  48. 久违的雪花
  49. 抗战中的廊坊
  50. 老师
  51. 老照片
  52. 泪水
  53. 沥沥春雨
  54. 妈在家就在
  55. 美好回忆
  56. 美丽的背影
  57. 梦幻
  58. 梦里妈妈
  59. 梦在军营
  60. 母爱
  61. 难忘的日子
  62. 难忘的站台
  63. 女人
  64. 陪伴
  65. 品味孤独
  66. 起航2018
  67. 牵挂
  68. 清晨的露珠
  69. 秋韵
  70. 秋色
  71. 秋瑟
  72. 秋雨
  73. 人生
  74. 人民的名义
  75. 人生真谛
  76. 神舟五号,神气
  77. 神舟又飞天
  78. 时代为你点赞
  79. 拾回童趣
  80. 守护
  81. 守候
  82. 四季歌
  83. 岁月·人生·诗
  84. 拓荒牛
  85. 眺望
  86. 听雨
  87. 微笑
  88. 微笑青春
  89. 文化公园的早晨
  90. 我不会忘记你
  91. 我的2017
  92. 我是一名交通人
  93. 下乡
  94. 相遇是缘
  95. 香水百合
  96. 潇洒文字间
  97. 小草
  98. 小时候
  99. 雪儿,你终于来了
  100. 寻梦
  101. 一个永不落幕的主题:廉政教育
  102. 因为已经有了你
  103. 音乐
  104. 永不抱怨
  105. 油菜花开
  106. 又到“五一”节
  107. 又见柳絮飞扬
  108. 又见桃花红
  109. 又进乡村
  110. 又遇丁香
  111. 雨中情思
  112. 玉兰花
  113. 缘分
  114. 远方
  115. 远方的你
  116. 赞00白衣战士
  117. 赞老师
  118. 珍惜
  119. 真正的感动
  120. 正能量
  121. 挚爱
  122. 中年咏叹
  123. 中元节的思念
  124. 终于穿上了绿军装
  125. 众志成城送“瘟神”
  126. 重阳
  127. 注视
  128. 祝愿
  129. 足迹
  130. 祖国赞
  131. 歌词部分
  132. 爱情
  133. 霸州人意气风发壮我中华
  134. 大路情
  135. 大哥
  136. 懂
  137. 防暴精英
  138. 风采,中华
  139. 感动中国
  140. 歌唱大运河
  141. 隔窗相望
  142. 公仆情
  143. 含泪的微笑
  144. 含泪回家
  145. 红尘怨
  146. 红颜似梦
  147. 怀念爱妻
  148. 活出精彩
  149. 交通人的情怀
  150. 交通人
  151. 廊坊,画境故乡
  152. 老同学
  153. 绿色之爱
  154. 妈妈的饺子
  155. 妈妈咪呀
  156. 美丽霸州
  157. 美丽的心情
  158. 美丽回忆
  159. 美丽廊坊
  160. 命运
  161. 人民万岁
  162. 拓荒牛
  163. 桐山之歌
  164. 微笑
  165. 为爱放手
  166. 我爱你,美丽的南海
  167. 我家就在京津走廊
  168. 我的兄弟姐妹
  169. 物价人的情怀
  170. 夕阳似火
  171. 希望
  172. 贤内助
  173. 献给妈妈的歌
  174. 相守一生
  175. 潇洒分手
  176. 心里话对党说
  177. 养路工的风采
  178. 养路工的情怀
  179. 养路工之歌
  180. 英雄本色
  181. 再唱东方红
  182. 再唱我的祖国
  183. 忠诚
  184. 筑路人
  185. 妹妹

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Does the author Shao Yanping have other well-known works?
According to currently available public information, the author Shao Yanping's detailed list of works and background materials is relatively limited. Faraway You is a work published through World United Press, and readers may gain an initial understanding of the author's writing style by reading this book.
What kind of story does Faraway You mainly tell?
Currently available detailed content introductions are relatively brief. Judging from the title and publishing context, the work very likely unfolds its narrative around characters' emotions, inner worlds, or some form of "faraway" relationship; the specific plot needs to be discovered and experienced by readers themselves during the reading process.
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邵延平 Author

Shao Yanping is a writer about whom little public information is available. The Chinese book database currently holds only one work by this author, a contemporary poetry collection titled You in the Distance. This representative work suggests that Shao Yanping's writing centers on modern poetry and finds expression in poetic form. Because no clear records exist regarding dates of birth and death, nationality, education, or professional experience, it is difficult to give a complete account of the author's life and creative path, and the span of creative activity and total number of works remain unknown. On the basis of the available material, You in the Distance is the main entry point for understanding this author's writing. The title itself suggests a lyrical orientation toward distant places and cherished thoughts of someone far away, echoing themes common in modern poetry. Readers who wish to learn more about this author will need additional public information and further works.

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