Golden Bucket（《Youth Literature》Fifty Years of Essence·Fairy Tale Volume）

Author: Meizihan
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Publish 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 souls of countless young readers, and compiling classics from many renowned authors! The "50-Year of 《》" brings you closer to us! Founded in the 1950s with its title inscribed by Song Qingling, 《》 can be considered a microcosm of the achievements of children's literature in China over the past 50 years. Edited by child literature expert Meizihan, the "50-Year of 《》" includes five volumes: 《》, 《》, 《》, 《》, and 《》, featuring a selection of novels, essays, poems, and fairy tales from the 50-year history of 《》 with diverse styles.
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 one of those that led the trend in children's literature. Turning through the 50 years of 《》, one can see familiar figures such as Chen Bobu, Ye Junjian, Ru Zhijuan, 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 souls all reflected on its yellowed and unyellowed pages.
The "50-Year of 《》," edited by renowned child literature expert and writer Meizihan, 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 from the 50-year history of 《》 in various styles. If one's youth is the most cherished time in life, the presents the splendor of literature to capture the essence of youthful hearts. Not only will young readers find their soul's secret history in the book, but readers from different eras will also trace the realities and dreams of their own times in the text. This series is not just a soul-stirring read for young readers but also a timeless companion for every reader to reminisce about their youth. The colorful paths, green fields, red swings, golden buckets, and blue oceans of youthful souls are not just echoed in the book but will forever resonate in the hearts of everyone.
Therefore, this series is not merely a collection of the of 《》 over 50 years but also a soulful companion for contemporary young readers and a timeless read for readers of all eras. In his preface, Meizihan writes: "The years of growing up are like unripe wheat—bent by the wind in green leaves, and the twists and turns of life are like uneven poetry. Do not long 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 but to every heart."
The series encompasses the outstanding works of several generations of authors published in 《》 over the past 50 years. The masterpieces of child literature writers such as Chen Bobu, Ren Rongrong, Ye Junjian, Yan Wenjing, Qin Wenjun, Zheng Yuanjie, and Meizihan demonstrate the achievements of Chinese children's literature over half a century. Meanwhile, the works of authors like Lin Haiyin, Zong Pu, and Ru Zhijuan showcase the expansion of other writers in the field of children's literature. Meizihan states that compiling this series reflects a deep understanding and rediscovery of child literature writers and their works, holding significant academic value.