Veteran's Series -- Stars of Last Night

Author: Li Guowen
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Publishing Date: 2005-04-01
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 shore of the new era or pioneers of literary changes in the new century; in their youth, they carved a green mark full of masculine beauty into their lives. The unique aura of soldiers transforms into profound life insights, and their distinctive character unfolds 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 songs of their past 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 they wore 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 all share in common: their heartfelt and sincere expressions of military life. Whether describing the charm of the battlefield, the scenery of the frontier, the camaraderie of fellow soldiers, or praising the bright moon of their hometown, 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 of wearing a military uniform. The military camp nurtured their personalities, taught them sincerity, and instilled in them the courage 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, carved out their own space, and achieved their own 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 major works in life. Life stories and personal experiences unfold in their words, inspiring readers to think deeply and strive forward. These works are like textbooks, telling readers about the colorful chapters of life.