The Sound of Dyeing Green

Author: Shi Zhenping
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: I saw the white dance of swans in Andersen's fairy tales, the soul-revived magpie transformed into a flock of flying gulls, searching for the branch it had thrown into the sea years ago. I saw Xu Beihong's horse herd, neighing into the sky on this vast blue grassland. I saw Schubert's piano keys like stars, rhythmically tapping on the waves—excerpt from Reading the Sea.
Dig a hole, plant yourself in it, pour some water, stand straight for half a day, and you might only feel leg and foot soreness and back pain. It cannot be determined whether the grass and trees growing in the soil are the same. Humans don’t have the deep roots of grass and trees, so they can’t know the secrets of the earth’s depths. When humans bury themselves in their own affairs, they are hidden in darkness. When humans complete one task after another, they gradually emerge.
—Excerpt from A Smile for a Flower
This is a series of books designed to promote writing through reading. In terms of content and structure, we have made the following arrangements: categorized by content, divided into the Self section (I Am a Sunflower), Nature section (The Sound of Green), Society section (Gazing at Life Serenely), and History section (Gazing Up at the Potala Palace). Each section collects famous essays and contemporary writings, accompanied by necessary background knowledge and our insights. Student writings are annotated with comments from teachers and university students. These reading journals contain sparks of thought, tendrils of inspiration, praise for writing techniques, and tips on skills. Some chapters also provide an "Idea Exchange" platform, where students can compete with each other. We hope that readers who love books and are (: dedicated to practicing writing) will enjoy this series, and even more, that it will help hone students' sharp eyes and divine pens.