Last night's stars

Author: Li Guowen
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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 in 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 of masculine beauty into their lives. The unique aura of soldiers transforms into profound life insights, and their distinctive character unfolds into the rhythm 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 are always filled with excitement. Although all are essays and sketches, their styles are unique—Liu Baiyu's enduring elegance, Lin Fei's simplicity, Li Guowen's wisdom, Deng Youmei's calm and serene demeanor, and Liu Meng's sincere and authentic nature. However, when viewed as a whole, there is one thing they share in common: their heartfelt emotions toward military life. Whether they write about the charm of battlefields, the scenery of frontier regions, the camaraderie of fellow soldiers, or the bright moon of their hometowns, their works are filled with the spirit of soldiers. As Zhao Dayan and Deng Youmei said, after seventy or eighty 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 spirited character of soldiers, teaching them to face difficulties head-on. Perhaps it is precisely because of this military experience that, in their later lives, despite many hardships and adversities, they stood tall and walked through life, carving out their own space and achieving their own brilliance. Therefore, when they wrote their experiences under the title "Collection of Veteran Authors," they were more serious and dedicated than in any of their other major works. Life stories and personal experiences flow from their pens, inspiring and motivating readers. These works are like textbooks, telling readers about the colorful chapters of life.