Rural fairy tale

Author: Wu Xian
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The Contemporary Chinese Children's Prose-Poetry Series consists of seven volumes. From the content of the works, there is both the local flavor of Minnan and the grassland sentiments of the northern frontier; both the clapping and singing of green leaves in the forest and the toasting praise of lotus pods in the lotus pond; both the fishing songs of the East Sea and the fairy tales of the countryside; both the customs and cultures of ethnic minorities on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the joyful laughter of children in the Jiangnan water towns; both the thirst for knowledge in schools and the call of nature. It is truly rich and diverse. Each work has its own unique characteristics: some emphasize artistic conception, some are devoted to the beauty of nature's melodies, some possess a recurring rhythmic sense, some blend scenery and emotion with aesthetic beauty, some are filled with fairy-tale elements, and some contain profound philosophical insights. The writers, with their own childlike hearts and poetic spirits, have created various worlds of love and beauty for children. Their different personalities and styles make this series vibrant and colorful. The publication of this series will be beneficial for promoting the development of children's prose-poetry in China, enriching children's reading, and enhancing their aesthetic and cultural literacy. One of the volumes in the Contemporary Chinese Children's Prose-Poetry Series, the author has also published works such as "Selected Works of Wu Xian in Children's Literature," "Thoughts in the Red Dust," and "Experiences in Asia, Australia, America, and Europe." The prose-poetry collection "Beautiful Hearts" won the First Prize in the "Outstanding Children's Literature and Art Books of the New Period (1979-1988)," and the prose-poetry collection "The Little Ones of Douhuazhuang" was included in the "World Chinese Children's Literature Series" and published in Malaysia. Some of the works have been selected for primary school Chinese language textbooks and extracurricular reading materials. This book, too, is created with the author's own childlike heart and poetic spirit, crafting a world of love and beauty for children. Its publication will also contribute to promoting the development of children's prose-poetry in China, enriching children's reading, and enhancing their aesthetic and cultural literacy.