Passion like fire

Author: Lin Fei
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Publishing 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 on the literary shores 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 charm of soldiers transforms into profound life insights, and their distinctive spirit 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 can never be forgotten. Reading the "Collection of Veteran Masters," one can see that these mostly elderly individuals born in the 1930s, their words dance with the fire of youth, and their ink flows with the passion of military life. 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 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 are expressed with such profound sincerity. Whether they describe the scenery of battlefields, depict the landscapes of frontier regions, narrate 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 spirited character of soldiers, 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 their later years, 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 Masters," their dedication was more earnest and than any of their major works in life. Life stories and personal experiences unfold in their words, inspiring readers to think deeply and strive forward. These works, like textbooks, tell readers about the colorful lives.