Fragments of insomnia

Author: Chu Tao
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: Youth is not a period of time, but a state of mind; youth is not rosy cheeks, red lips, and soft knees, but a profound will, a magnificent imagination, and passionate emotions; youth is the source of life, ceaselessly flowing. This collection is edited by Cao Wenxuan, a renowned writer, professor, and doctoral supervisor at Peking University, and written by students from Peking University and Tsinghua University. These passionate students from the two top universities have compiled their personal diaries, essays, letters, and writings from their middle and university years. Unlike the usual "experience talks" or "top student guides," the words they bravely disclose have become genuine witnesses to their authentic and private youth—their hearts racing at the thought of girls, the joy of meeting kindred spirits, the sneaky smiles when dealing with parents and teachers, and the sudden thoughts of dropping out. These beautiful youth stories are ones that everyone has experienced, is experiencing, or will experience. Youth is just like this! Unburdened and unpretentious, these young talents freely pour out their passion, express their insights, vent their frustrations, confess their sorrows, and honestly confess their growth journey—just like their peers. The dreams they have chased, the people they have loved, the tears they have shed, the nights they have studied by candlelight—the struggles they have faced, the difficult choices they have made, the vibrant energy they possess, and the endless possibilities. Is your youth like this?