Masterpieces of Famous Writers-----Middle School Students Reading Famous Works

Author: Tong Muyi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Reflect on Life, Tour History, Interpret Classics, Lead Fashion! Gathering masterpieces by renowned writers, condensing the essence of literature; experiencing splendid civilizations, absorbing wisdom for growth! I may be one of them. Therefore, I think: My (emotion) stems from my deep love for 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 family, loving, paying attention to, and being fond of me in return. We always maintain a harmonious, friendly, intimate, and sincere connection, fostering 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 emotion washes away a small spot or stain from my soul, while every profound emotion seems to sever a recurring flaw in my nature. Day after day, year after year, emotions make my inner self cleaner, brighter, richer, and broader, enabling me to embrace a brand-new self with every new sunrise. For me, emotions are always a noble nourishment, like abundant and sweet breast milk; and for emotions, I am always an endless suckler, growing taller, stronger, healthier, and wiser, enjoying both wisdom and passion by absorbing the essence of breast milk. This collection of essays is like a delicious snack prepared for ( does not need translation). In this collection of essays, we have prepared 80 beautifully written works for middle school readers, the authors of most of which are famous figures in literary history or renowned writers in the contemporary literary scene. 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 genuine feelings and unique insights of writers about the changing seasons. The scenery of the four seasons blends with the authors' emotions, presenting readers with a series of breathtaking pieces. The writers in this section include Zhu Ziqing, Lu Yin, and Wang Tongzhao.
Our Nation, Our People: This section contains the deep reflections of writers with philosophical qualities on our nation and its people. They leverage their literary talents to pen these thoughts, offering all Chinese people invaluable profound insights. The writers in this section include Zhu Xiang, Lin Yutang, and Long Yingtai.
Leisurely Notes: The term "leisurely" naturally relates to grand narratives rather than grandeur, and it includes exquisite essays by writers who express their leisurely sentiments. Although the themes are not grand, they are filled with scattered treasures worth savoring carefully—“A flower is a world, a leaf is a Buddha.” These masterpieces, written by authors such as Yu Guangzhong, Mo Yan, Su Tong, and Jia Pingwa, are truly works of art.
Silent Years: Time passes silently, life sings. This section collects the philosophical reflections of writers on individual life and life itself, elevating their personal insights to a universal level, allowing all readers to share these precious thoughts. The writers in this section include Eileen Chang, Jiang Zilong, and Zhao Lihong.
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 (paths). How to overcome these challenges and face failures—these are the themes of this section. Liu Yanmin, Albert Einstein, and Daisaku Ikeda, among others, will share their life experiences and profound reflections, offering us a beacon of hope.
Science Sketches: This section features both the French science writer Jean-Henri Fabre and the renowned Chinese essayist Qin Mu. They examine their subjects with precise scientific attitudes while vividly expressing these scientific truths in literary style. 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 like 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 found 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 humanistic meanings. This section includes writers such as Qin Mu, Shi Mo, and Xia Yan.