At the edge of dawn

Author: Liu Chengzhang
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This is a collection of essays by Liu Chengzhang, a renowned essayist and the winner of the first Lu Xun Literature Prize for Essays. The book is divided into three parts: "Glorious Melodies," "Beautiful Leaves Spread," and "Sheep's Whispers." The works express the author's deep love for the Loess Plateau and the emotional fluctuations of living abroad, conveying his genuine affection for his homeland and his country. The essays are grand, passionate, and vividly descriptive, with delicate depictions of objects, lively landscapes, clear language, and profound insights. They resonate deeply with readers, evoking strong emotions, tears, admiration, wonder, and a fresh appreciation for literature. Among the essays, such as "July's Thunderstorm," "Yan'an Peonies," "Snow Painting," "Food-Wife," "Entering New York," "Grand Canyon," and "Great Falls," are deeply moving, tear-jerking, and leave readers in awe and delight.