Essence of the Heart Note -- Best Collection of Qi Jun's Prose Note: Qi Jun's Best Collection of Prose Note

Author: Qi Jun
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Qi Jun's prose, with its charm that has remained undiminished for over forty years, seems immune to the changes of time and environment. The artistic allure of Qi Jun's prose is a continuously growing charm, inviting later generations to approach it from different angles. One does not need to be a poet, but must cultivate a poetic heart. One does not need to be a Christian, but must possess a devout heart. The "poetic heart" is also the "spiritual heart," and it is a love for all things. The dozens of exquisite essays selected in this book are classic and award-winning works from different creative periods of the author. Qi Jun's prose is rich in Eastern charm, filled with the unique ethical colors and warmth of family and affection in China. Renowned critics such as C. T. Hsia and essayist Yang Mu even believe that her prose surpasses that of Zhu Ziqing and Xu Zhimo in many aspects, with some passages considered timeless classics. Qi Jun's prose is rigorous yet firm, profound yet accessible, expansive yet concise, carrying a subtle and serene elegance. It is believed that every reader will be captivated by the tranquility and peace, as well as the depth and warmth, in her words.