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34 Gifts

陆健Communication University of China Press · ChinaApr 2015

3.8
Word count
21K words
Chapters
38
ISBN
9787810853194
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Modern Poetry Campus LifeLove EntanglementsGroup BiographyGrowing UpYouthful Vibe

Summary

On the surface, 34 Gifts appears to be a poetic portrait of each of the thirty-four students in the 2003 Radio and Television Directing program, but in essence it is a microcosm of campus culture as a whole. University life is rich and colorful: the campus atmosphere, the character of the major, teaching activities, and students' study, life, and emotions, down to the spiritual outlook of a generation of Chinese college students—all must find a place in a single book. Herein lie both the significance and the difficulty of this book. As a poet with considerable influence in contemporary Chinese poetry, Lu Jian has produced more than ten poetry collections. As a teacher who has taught creative writing at a university for many years, he has constantly experimented with interactive teaching methods, having edited and published anthologies of student writing and held high-level symposia on the work of students who had achieved success in fiction writing, both with very good results.

Editor's review

"34 Gifts" is a poetry collection by Lu Jian published in 2004 by Beijing Broadcasting Institute Press. The work contains 34 poems carefully crafted by the poet, each like a unique gift, presenting Lu Jian's delicate observations and profound reflections on life, emotion, and existence. A longtime poet, Lu Jian has a concise style rich in imagery, skilled at capturing everyday scenes to prompt readers to reflect on the essence of life. In content, the book is not narrative in the traditional sense but primarily lyrical and philosophical, suited to slow reading in quiet moments. Douban has no clear rating recorded, perhaps because the book was published early and has a relatively small audience, but this does not affect its literary value. For poetry lovers, Lu Jian's work often brings a quiet power; his writing does not seek flourish yet reveals truth in plainness—for example, his explorations of the passage of time and human relationships convey a restrained depth of feeling. Overall, this is a collection that requires readers to invest themselves quietly; it is more like a mirror reflecting the subtle fluctuations within each person's heart.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers who enjoy modern poetry and seek deep literary reading
  • Literary enthusiasts who resonate with life philosophy and emotional expression
  • People hoping to find spiritual solace in concise writing
  • Loyal readers of Lu Jian or researchers interested in contemporary Chinese poetry

Not a good fit for

  • Readers who prefer fast-paced, plot-driven fiction
  • People unfamiliar with poetic form or lacking the patience to savor poetry

Reading tips

  1. Read poem by poem in a quiet environment, pausing briefly after each to savor the imagery
  2. Consult Lu Jian's other works or biographical background to deepen understanding of the poems' themes
  3. Try recording personal reflections while reading to interact with the emotions in the poems

About the publisher

Communication University of China Press China · Founded in 1985

Communication University of China Press focuses on broadcasting and hosting, journalism and communication, film and television arts, and media management, while also covering language and writing, applied psychology, social sciences, and exam preparation books. Representative titles in the library include Research Methods in Communication (2nd Edition), Communication and Society: Political Economy and Cultural Analysis, Empire and Communication, and The Structure and Function of Social Communication, as well as The Network State: Telecommunications as Institutional Legacy, Models of Mental Disorder: Critical Reflections of a Psychiatry Professor, and News and Public Opinion: Selected Papers of Robert E. Park. Its author resources include Richard R. John, Peter Taylor, Ke Huixin, Jin Gengxing, Sun Li, Zhang Tian, Qiu Jianyin, and Wu Yanru, combining translated classics in communication studies with original Chinese research.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 序一 迎接一个光荣的日子
  3. 序二 花样年华 一同走过
  4. 1 李翔是怎么考上广院的
  5. 2 万鹏漫步校园
  6. 3 王林波的乒乓记忆
  7. 4 三横一竖两点水
  8. 5 武晶与邯郸学步
  9. 6 韩国学生朴宪哲
  10. 7 吴畅寝室的电话
  11. 8 大话高力士
  12. 9 测量抵达快乐的距离
  13. 10 丫丫的“征友启示”
  14. 11 朱昭奇想要的大学生活
  15. 12 吕雅和极限空间舞蹈团
  16. 13 唯物主义者魏超
  17. 14 杨茜的宇宙生命学说
  18. 15 文学创作的加减法
  19. 16 台湾女孩陈珉柔
  20. 17 “老师讲的故事让他自己去写吧”
  21. 18 被观察的假面绿妖
  22. 19 520六女王国格言集锦
  23. 20 蔡莹莹那次回保定乡下
  24. 21 “听说陆老师要写我”
  25. 22 流星砸了谁的头
  26. 23 馒头的爱情生涯
  27. 24 和林一迅的一次课间谈话
  28. 25 任子明给某老师画像
  29. 26 颜杏杏的小说
  30. 27 我们离北京有多远
  31. 28 克尔凯戈尔、何登——主要是何登
  32. 29 “爸爸妈妈和我”
  33. 30 拍摄MTV
  34. 31 手机口红高跟鞋和愚人节
  35. 32 有关未来职业的似梦非梦
  36. 33 杨扬在2010年
  37. 34 眼镜和看不见的事物
  38. 后记

FAQ

What is the theme of this book?
The themes revolve around life, emotion, and existence; through 34 poems it explores time, human relationships, and the inner world. Each poem is like a gift conveying philosophical reflection and warmth.
What is Lu Jian's poetic style?
Lu Jian is known for a concise style rich in imagery; his language is restrained yet deep, focusing on distilling emotion from everyday details. He does not pursue ornate diction but emphasizes inner resonance.
Is this book suitable for beginners?
It is suitable for beginners with some foundation in reading poetry, but it requires patient savoring. If completely unfamiliar with modern poetry, readers are advised to learn about Lu Jian's background first or start with shorter poems.

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About the author

陆健 Author

Lu Jian is an author whose works span the fields of medicine and poetry. Publicly available information is limited, and details of his life remain incomplete. Three of his works are included in the collection, reflecting different sides of his writing. In medicine, Research Progress in the Theory of Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine shows his attention to and organization of academic developments in meridian theory. In poetry, 34 Gifts and South of the North, North of the South present his modern poetry, with themes that carry a personal and regional character. Judging from the common categories, Lu Jian's writing crosses medicine and literature, combining theoretical and documentary organization with more lyrical and expressive work. Because reliable biographical and background information is lacking, his professional identity, specialized experience, and the chronology of his writing cannot yet be confirmed; readers may turn to the works above to understand the scope of his writing and the directions of his interest.

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