Far Journey Heart Words

Author: Chen Changben
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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 celebrated masters and giants in literature, or professors and scholars who have nurtured countless students; whether they are trendsetters on the literary shore of the new era or pioneers of 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 unfolds into 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 essays and sketches, their styles are distinct—Liu Baiyu's enduring elegance, Lin Fei's simplicity, Li Guowen's wisdom, Deng Youmei's calm serenity, and Liu Meng's sincere authenticity. However, when viewed as a whole, there is one thing they share in common: their expressions of military life are all filled with emotions. Whether they write about the charm of battlefields or the scenery of frontier regions, whether they narrate the camaraderie of fellow soldiers or praise the bright moon of their hometowns, their works are all imbued 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 most is the experience of wearing a military uniform. The military camp nurtured their personalities, taught them sincerity, and instilled in them the bloodthirsty character of youth, teaching them to face difficulties head-on. Perhaps it is precisely because of this military experience in life that, despite many hardships and adversities in the years that followed, they stood tall, carved out their own space, and achieved their brilliance in life. Therefore, when they wrote their experiences under the title "Collection of Veteran Authors," they were more serious and devoted than in any of their other major works. Life stories and personal experiences unfold in their words, inspiring readers and urging them forward. These works are like textbooks, telling readers about the colorful lives.