Pure Heart Note: Best Collection of Qi Jun's Prose

Author: Qi Jun
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Qi Jun's prose, with its charm that has remained unchanged for over forty years, seems unaffected by the changes of time and environment. The artistic appeal of Qi Jun's prose is a charm that continues to grow, 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 have 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 has surpassed that of Zhu Ziqing and Xu Zhimo in many aspects, with some chapters being timeless classics. Qi Jun's prose is rigorous yet firm, profound yet not obscure, broad yet concise, carrying a subtle and serene charm. It is believed that every reader will be captivated by the peace and tranquility, as well as the depth and warmth, in her words.