Essential Masterpieces of Famous Artists

Author: Tong Muyi
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Reflecting on life, exploring history, interpreting classics, leading fashion! Gathering masterpieces by renowned authors, condensing the essence of literature; experiencing splendid civilizations, absorbing wisdom for growth! I may be one of them. Therefore, I think: My feelings are because I deeply love all beautiful things in the world, and I even pay more attention to and am more fond of them than others. These beautiful things also seem to be my friends and relatives, loving, paying attention to, and being fond of me in return. We always maintain a harmonious, friendly, intimate, and sincere connection, keeping deep emotional exchanges, collisions, and communications. We remind, hint at, and look forward to each other, care for and give to each other. Every small feeling touches and cleanses a small spot or stain in my soul, while every deep feeling has the power to sever a recurring flaw in my nature. Day after day, year after year, feelings make my inner self cleaner, brighter, richer, and broader, allowing me to face every new sunrise with a brand-new self. For me, feelings have always been a noble nourishment, like abundant and sweet breast milk; and for feelings, I have always been an endless suckler, growing taller, stronger, healthier, and wiser, enjoying wisdom and passion by absorbing the essence of the breast milk. This collection of essays is like a delicious snack prepared for. In this collection of essays, we have prepared 80 beautifully written works for middle school readers. Most of their authors are famous figures in literary history or renowned writers in today's literary world. Of course, there are also some emerging literary talents whose works are beginning to shine.
According to their content, we have divided all the essays into the following eight sections:
Seasons Pass By: This section includes essays that reflect the sincere emotions and unique insights of writers on the changing seasons. The scenery of the four seasons blends with the authors' feelings, presenting readers with a series of breathtaking works. The writers included in this section are Zhu Ziqing, Lu Yin, and Wang Tongzhao, among others.
Our Nation, Our People: This section contains deep reflections from writers with philosophical qualities on our nation and its people. They use their literary talents to express these thoughts in writing, offering all Chinese people invaluable and profound insights. The writers included in this section are Zhu Xiang, Lin Yutang, and Long Yingtai, among others.
Leisurely Notes: The term "leisurely" naturally relates to grand narratives rather than grand themes, and it includes wonderful essays by writers who express their leisurely sentiments. Although the themes are not grand, there are many gems worth savoring, as the saying goes, "One flower, one world; one leaf, one Buddha." These exquisite essays, written by authors such as Yu Guangzhong, Mo Yan, Su Tong, and Jia Pingwa, are truly masterpieces.
Silent Years: Time passes silently, and life sings. This section includes essays by writers on the philosophy of individual life and life, elevating their personal insights to a universal level, allowing all readers to share these precious reflections. The writers included in this section are Eileen Chang, Jiang Zilong, and Zhao Lihong, among others.
Success and Motivation: A life free of obstacles is always just a wish in our blessings, and the journey toward success is always filled with thorns and detours. How to overcome these challenges and face failures—these are the questions answered in this section. Liu Yanmin, Albert Einstein, and Daisaku Ikeda, among others, will share their life experiences and profound thoughts, offering us a beacon of hope.
Scientific Sketches: This section includes both the French science writer Jean-Henri Fabre and the renowned Chinese essayist Qin Mu. They examine their subjects with precise scientific attitudes while using artistic writing to vividly express these scientific principles. Let us enjoy the beauty of essays while gaining knowledge about nature.
Life Wisdom: To ordinary people, life may seem monotonous and dull. But to writers and philosophers such as Zhou Guoping, Lin Qingxuan, and Bertrand Russell, life is full of wisdom. From individual independence and freedom to the subtleties and dialectics of gender relationships, and even the attitudes and wisdom of interpersonal interactions—all can be seen here.
Ode to Objects: Chinese essays have long had the tradition of using objects to express thoughts. In the hands of these writers, bees, ants, seashells, and wild grasses become not only their emotional anchors but also symbols with deeper human meanings. This section includes writers such as Qin Mu, Shi Mo, and Xia Yan, among others.