Teenage Girl Stories: Youth Style Essays

Author: Liang Shan
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The stories of teenage girls are not pretentious or "alternative"; they do not pursue a sense of sanctity, nor are they filled with self-pity or feigned affection. Instead, they are authentic—a genuine, down-to-earth authenticity. Works like The Last Rose, The Piano Story, and Days of Waiting for Love are all reflections of the author's true emotions, with no pretense. Here, there is both the helplessness of academic pressure and the longing for beautiful friendships. The purpose of compiling Stories of Teenage Girls is the same as the first three books: written by female middle school students and only by female middle school students. Therefore, the 50+ stories selected in this book are those that only female middle school students can write—stories about them. Like the previous three books, this collection basically reflects the writing characteristics of today's female middle school students: broad perspectives, elegant prose, delicate emotions, and genuine content, reflecting the thoughts and demeanor of teenage girls in their prime.
In the 21st century, China is undergoing profound social changes. The world outside is vibrant, and so is life inside schools. Every aspect of society is mirrored in schools, and the tide of economic reform is impacting both society and schools, reaching every teenage girl in her prime. As a result, various stories unfold in their lives. Some of these stories are unforgettable—they occur among teenage girls, between girls and boys, between girls and teachers, and between girls and parents.