Selected essays on family affection by contemporary famous female writers in China

Author: Gao Hongbo
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book collects works from influential and popular female writers, presenting the most comprehensive anthology of female prose. The female writers express the genuine emotions that can be felt but are hard to articulate in our lives through their unique female intuition and approach. With their pens that blend passion and tenderness, they condense infinite emotions into limited space. Due to their inherent qualities, they effortlessly master the genre of prose, refining it into a more artistic form. It is precisely these elements that form the distinctive charm of female prose, sparking strong reading desire. Moreover, most of the essays are based on the authors' personal experiences, offering direct insights into familial love, drawing readers back into the paradise of emotions and the home of feelings.
The book is divided into eight sections. The first section is dedicated to fathers, the second to mothers, the third features writings by mothers for their children, the fourth explores familial bonds with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings, and the fifth delves into love. Each section's title is selected by the author from the essays, and the prefaces are carefully chosen from the authors' exquisite writings.
In the layout, to showcase the unique charm of the female writers, the book includes photos of all Chinese female writers. Additionally, the youngest author of the book, Hu Shanshan, was specially invited to create delicate illustrations, enhancing the visual appeal of the anthology.