My brother plays the clarinet.

Author: Aleksei
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Aleksei is a renowned children's literature writer, having created many works that have been widely loved by readers both domestically and internationally. He has won the International Hans Christian Andersen Award. His works are not only beloved by children but also captivating for adults. This is because the young protagonists in his stories often get involved in the adult world, influencing and understanding adults. He poses a choice that people face throughout their lives: How to deal with people who are "out of bounds" or talented but overly competitive; how to handle the issue of fame; how to treat those who are unknown yet contribute; and so on. My Brother Plays the Clarinet is a diary of a girl who places all her self-worth on "others" (her brother), only to end up hurting him. The Third Seat in the Fifth Row and "Yevdokia with the Wrong Nerves" reflect on traditional educational concepts. Adults often understand and "shape" children from the perspective of "self," leading to confusion between right and wrong and resulting in tragedies. These two short stories serve as a warning to adults: how to deal with children who are "out of bounds" or talented yet overly competitive? Yesterday's People, Tomorrow's and Please Call Me, Please Play raise another question: How to treat those who have made contributions but remain unknown throughout their lives, especially when they reach retirement age—whether they can be abandoned?