Childhood

Author: Xue Yuan
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: A Childhood is a collection of essays recalling childhood written by prominent cultural figures. It selects works by influential cultural celebrities such as Hu Shih, Shen Congwen, Bing Xin, Yu Dafu, Liang Shiqiu, Lin Yutang, Feng Zikai, Liang Shuming, Ji Xianlin, Wang Zengqi, Zhong Shuhe, Huang Miaozi, Zhou Yiliang, Wang Meng, Xiao Qian, Feng Yidai, Wu Guanzhong, Jiao Juyin, and others who have made significant contributions and had a profound impact in the cultural field. Their childhood memories reflect the changes of the era since the 20th century, the rich content of family and school education, as well as the enduring innocence and joy of childhood they never forgot as adults. The illustrations paired with A Childhood are also classic works that have stood the test of time, such as Feng Zikai's and Qi Baishi's childhood-themed paintings, as well as folk images from the Republican era, such as scenes from temple fairs. Childhood is a treasure in everyone's heart and an eternal memory of the origin of every life. The childhood stories of cultural figures, when read by children, are a release; when read by parents, they are an inspiration; and when read by busy adults, they are a profound awakening.