Selected essays on family affection

Author: Gao Hongbo (Editor)
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Publish Date: July 1, 2005
Features: This book collects works from influential and popular female writers, presenting the most comprehensive anthology of female prose. These female writers, using their unique intuition and approach, express the genuine emotions that can be felt but are hard to articulate in our lives. With their pens that blend passion and tenderness, they condense infinite emotions into limited space. Moreover, due to their inherent qualities, they effortlessly master the genre of "prose," refining it into a more artistic form. It is precisely these elements that create the distinctive charm of female prose, sparking a strong desire to read. Additionally, most of the essays are based on the authors' personal experiences, offering direct insights into the joys of family and emotional homes.
The book is divided into eight sections. The first section is dedicated to fathers, the second to mothers, the third features writings by mothers for their children, the fourth explores relationships with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings, and the fifth delves into love. Each section's title is selected from the essays, and the prefaces are carefully chosen from the authors' own compelling words.
In the book's layout, to showcase the unique styles of the female writers, photographs of all the female authors in China are included. Additionally, the youngest contributor, Hu (a child), was specially invited to create exquisite illustrations for the book, enhancing its visual appeal.