Collection of Gales and Frost

Author: Liu Baiyu
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: When this brilliant starlight illuminates the literary sky, we are surprised to find that they, like us, all have a history of serving in the military. Whether they are renowned masters and giants of literature, or professors and scholars who have nurtured countless students; whether they are trendsetters at the forefront of new-era literature or pioneers of the literary changes in the new century; in their youth, they carved a green mark filled with masculine beauty onto their lives. The unique aura of soldiers transforms into profound life insights, and their distinctive character weaves out beautiful rhythms of life. In their works, you can surely catch the resounding songs of the military. The words dance with the fire of youth, and the ink flows with the passion of military life. The years they spent in military uniforms and the melodious memories are emotions that will never fade. Reading the "Collection of Veteran Authors," one can see that these white-haired elders, most of whom were born in the 1930s, have the fire of youth dancing in their words and the passion of military life flowing from their pens. They cherish their youth so dearly, and when they recall the years in military uniforms, their hearts always surge with emotion. Although all are collections of essays and sketches, their styles are distinct: Liu Baiyu's enduring elegance, Lin Fei's simplicity, Li Guowen's wisdom, Deng Youmei's calm and tranquil demeanor, and Liu Meng's sincere and genuine nature. However, when viewed as a whole, there is one thing they all share in common: their heartfelt and sincere expressions of military life. Whether they describe the charm of battlefields, the scenery of frontier regions, the camaraderie of fellow soldiers, or praise the bright moon of their hometowns, their works are filled with the spirit of soldiers. As Zhao Dayan and Deng Youmei said, after 70 or 80 years of life, looking back carefully, what has influenced them the most is their experience in military uniforms. The military camp nurtured their personalities, taught them sincerity, and instilled in them the courage to face difficulties head-on. Perhaps it is because of this military experience that, in their later lives, despite numerous hardships and adversities, they stood tall, carved out their own space, and achieved their brilliance. Therefore, when they wrote their experiences under the title "Collection of Veteran Authors," they approached it with more seriousness and dedication than any of their other major works. Life stories and personal experiences unfold in their writings, inspiring readers to think deeply and strive forward. These works are like textbooks, sharing with readers the colorful tapestry of life.