Resistance Song Soul -- 1931-1945 Popular Songs for Saving the Nation and Preserving Survival

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Features: Resonant Spirits of the War of Resistance Against Japan—100 Popular Songs of Saving the Nation from Peril (1931–1945) was recently published by Hubei People's Publishing House. The book collects 100 widely circulated and beloved songs from the War of Resistance Against Japan, featuring a rich variety of genres and styles. It includes uplifting and inspiring choral pieces, solemn and melancholic solo songs, catchy children's songs, duets for male and female voices, 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, creating a vivid and engaging experience. Its aim is to awaken the deep wounds of national memory through the power of song, visuals, and history, while inspiring patriotic fervor among the people.
The book's editors, Zuo Zerong and Zhang Qi, stated that they created this work as a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the victory in the war. They emphasized that how to realistically view China-Japan relations and history, and how to express national anger in a rational manner, were the profound questions they deeply considered while compiling the book. This was also the original intention and purpose behind its creation. The victory in the war is an unforgettable commemoration that highlights the great national spirit. The war's triumph revealed many aspects, such as patriotism, national spirit, the concept of unity, perseverance, and self-reliance. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the war's victory, reviving the classic red melodies once again will evoke deep emotions in the hearts of every Chinese citizen. Publishing this book will allow readers to recall the blood-soaked struggles of the past through the songs of saving the nation, confront the irrefutable history in the solemn melodies, and rekindle the glory of the nation through the uplifting and spirited songs, ultimately achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.