Resistance Song Soul (1931-1945 Save the Nation Popular Songs)

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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The——1931－1945 was recently published by Hubei People's Publishing House. The book collects 100 popular songs from the Anti-Japanese War era, featuring a rich variety of genres and styles. It includes uplifting choral pieces, sorrowful solo songs, catchy children's songs, duets, folk songs with strong regional characteristics, as well as well-known theme songs from films and plays. The book is also accompanied by corresponding historical photographs, recited poems, and brief introductions to historical knowledge, making it a visually rich and engaging read. Its purpose is to awaken the deep wounds of national memory through songs, images, and history, while inspiring patriotic fervor among the people.
The book's editors, Zuo Zerong and Zhang Qi, stated that this book serves as a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Japanese War. They emphasized that how to realistically view China-Japan relations and history, and how to rationally express national anger, were deeply considered questions when compiling the book, which also reflects its original intent and purpose. The victory in the Anti-Japanese War is an unforgettable commemoration, as it embodies the great national spirit. The war's triumph revealed many values, such as patriotism, national spirit, unity, perseverance, and self-reliance. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the victory, revisiting the classic red melodies once again will evoke deep emotions in every Chinese person's heart. Publishing this book will allow readers to recall the bloody struggles of the past through the songs of survival and resistance, confront the unalterable history in the sorrowful melodies, and rekindle the glory of the nation through the uplifting tunes, ultimately achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.