Essence of Chinese Miscellaneous Writings over a Century

Author: Liu Chengxin
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This is a series of outstanding Chinese and foreign literary works from the 20th century, comprising 11 volumes, uniformly designed under the title "Centennial Collection." The works comprehensively reflect the development and achievements of Chinese and foreign literature in the 20th century. It is a relatively complete and systematic selection of literary works, serving as a valuable resource for literary enthusiasts to read and appreciate, as well as for scholars to study and reference. It holds significant collectible value. This is a selected collection of outstanding Chinese essays from the past century, which readers can view as a "sister series" to the publishing house's previously released Centennial Essence of Chinese Prose.
Essays are short, lively, sharp, and enduring, reflecting social realities directly and rapidly, making them one of the most beloved literary forms for readers for a long time. Especially after the May Fourth Movement, represented by Lu Xun, essays fully demonstrated their role as daggers and spears, elevating the genre to its peak. After the founding of New China, essays criticized social vices and praised new developments, further evolving the genre.
The publication of this collection aims, on one hand, to showcase the trajectory and achievements of essays over the past century. On the other hand, it provides contemporary readers with a selected anthology for reading, appreciation, or reference.