Blue Ocean（《Essence of Young Literature - 50 Years·Prose Volume》）

Author: Mei Zihan
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Publishing Date: 2005-06-01
Features: A soul-stirring read that has influenced the growth of several generations of young people in New China! Leading the trend of children's reading, nourishing the hearts of countless young readers, and compiling classics from many renowned authors! The "50-Year of 《》" brings you closer to each of us! Founded in the 1950s with its title inscribed by Song Qingling, 《》 can be said to be a microcosm of the achievements of children's literature in China over the past 50 years. Edited by children's literature expert Mei Zihan, the "50-Year of 《》" includes five volumes: 《》, 《》, 《》, 《》, and 《》, featuring a selection of novels, essays, poems, and fairy tales with diverse styles published in 《》 over 50 years.
In the history of literature, the emergence of literary journals has played a pivotal role in shaping the dissemination of literature. Since the modern era, literary journals have often served as centers where literature and writers converge. When it comes to children's literature magazines, those familiar with the field would recall 《》, a magazine edited by renowned figures such as Xia Mazu, which brought together many celebrated authors. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, specialized magazines for children's literature emerged, and 《》 was among those that led the trend in children's literature. Flipping through 50 years of 《》, one can see familiar figures such as Chen Bobu, Ye Junjian, Ru Zhijun, Ren Rongrong, Yan Wenjing, Lin Haiyin, Jin Jin, Zhang Jie, Zhang Kangkang, Wang Anyi, Gu Cheng, Chen Danyan, Cao Wenxuan, Chen Qiuying, Qin Wenjun, Zheng Yuanjie, Ren Dalin, Shen Shixi, Peng Yi, and Yu Yujun. Just as 《》 once gathered authors like Lu Xun, Ba Jin, Mao Dun, Zhou Zuoren, Lin Yutang, Zhu Ziqing, Feng Zikai, Ai Wu, Ai Qing, and Hu Yuzhi, 《》 over the past 50 years can be seen as a classic of Chinese children's literature, with the twists of history and the ripples of young hearts all reflected on its yellowed and unyellowed pages.
The "50-Year of 《》," edited by renowned children's literature expert and writer Mei Zihan, is a splendid replay of this. The selection follows a timeline, with a focus on pure literary quality, featuring novels, essays, poems, and fairy tales of various styles published in 《》 over 50 years. If one's youth is the most cherished time in life, the presents the splendor of literature to capture the essence of those years. Not only will young readers find their own soul stories in the book, but readers from different eras will also trace the realities and dreams of their own times within the text. This series is not just a soul-stirring read for young readers—it is a timeless companion for every reader to recall their youthful dreams. The colorful paths, green fields, red swings, golden buckets, and blue oceans of the young heart are not merely echoed in the book; they will forever resonate in the hearts of everyone.
Therefore, this series is not just a collection of the of 《》 over 50 years—it is also a soulful companion for contemporary young readers and a timeless read for readers of all eras. In his preface, Mei Zihan writes: "The years of growth are like unripe wheat. The wind bends the green leaves, and life takes its winding, uneven, and poetic course. Do not wait for summer; autumn will arrive as scheduled. The green of the wheat field is where joy lies. A life filled with joy is a life worth living. By carefully reading these joys, one realizes that each one is deeply moving. I believe every reader will find in the book the profound emotions that belong not just to their youth."
The series includes the outstanding works of several generations of authors published in 《》 over 50 years. The masterpieces of children's literature writers such as Chen Bobu, Ren Rongrong, Ye Junjian, Yan Wenjing, Qin Wenjun, Zheng Yuanjie, and Mei Zihan demonstrate the achievements of Chinese children's literature over the past half-century. Meanwhile, the works of authors like Lin Haiyin, Zong Pu, and Ru Zhijun showcase the expansion of other writers in the field of children's literature. Mei Zihan states that compiling this series reflects a deep understanding and rediscovery of children's writers and their works, holding significant academic value.