Prosperous Times, Blooming Flowers – Novel Volume 2

Author: Xu Dexia
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Sister series to "A Journey Through Scenery," "Excellence in Children's Literature!" Many years ago, "Children's Literature" was born! It became a banner of Chinese children's literature. Because: It recorded the glory and dreams of generations of Chinese children! A few months ago, "A Journey Through Scenery" was born! As a 10-year (essence collection) of "Children's Literature" from 1993.1 to 2003.1, it has been reprinted multiple times and sold 150,000 copies in just three months. Because: The best of the best, higher value! Now, "Flowers in a Prosperous Era" has been born! As a sister series to "A Journey Through Scenery," it collects the crowning works of top authors during the unprecedented flourishing period of Chinese children's literature (1983-1992), truly a selection of excellence. Open this book, face the masters of children's literature, enjoy the nourishing wisdom, read effortlessly, and benefit infinitely!——The editors pursue the perfect unity of thought and art, uphold literary integrity, and uphold the fine tradition of "Children's Literature," a journal with 40 years of history.
—Shu Peide (Contemporary Chinese famous writer, critic, former Secretary-General of the China Writers' Association, and Director of the Committee on Children's Literature of the China Writers' Association)
"Children's Literature" will never fall, and I will walk with "Children's Literature" for life.
—Cao Wenxuan (Doctoral supervisor at Peking University, contemporary Chinese famous children's literature writer and critic)
Too much homework, too little free time. I hope: spend less money, use less time, read better articles! "Flowers in a Prosperous Era" can achieve this!
—Hu Yue (Grade 11 student, "Children's Literature" reader)
About "Children's Literature" Magazine: Jointly founded by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League and the China Writers' Association, it has weathered 40 years of storms, nurturing three generations of readers. It has gathered generations of renowned children's literature writers and is known as the "flagship journal of Chinese children's literature." Currently, it has a circulation of 350,000 copies per issue. With a refined taste and strong readability, it aims to subtly improve readers' writing skills and comprehensive qualities.
About the Author: Three generations of writers meticulously crafted the golden age of "Children's Literature." A group of veteran writers, though surviving the storm, remain sharp and enter their second creative spring, producing many crowning works. A group of middle-aged writers, thriving in prosperity, unleash their creative passion, frequently releasing celebrated masterpieces. A group of young writers, full of vigor and sensitivity, strive to explore new frontiers and build a new landscape for children's literature in the 21st century. The core of "Flowers in a Prosperous Era" still consists of the backbone writers who remain active in the frontline of children's literature creation. They are full of passion and talent, viewing writing for children as a lifelong mission. It is this group of people who lead the trend and drive the progress and development of Chinese children's literature. Naturally, their works are cherished. The book includes both the masterpieces of famous writers and the shining works of ordinary authors. There are both outstanding works praised by all at the time and exploratory works that drew attention and controversy.