Selected Works of Yang Jiang: Essays (II)

Author: Yang Jiang
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Yang Jiang's writing is like a piece of jade. It appears simple and unassuming, without ostentation, evoking a serene mood. It is also precise and restrained, without rambling, allowing one to appreciate a clean beauty. Jade is, of course, never cold or hard; she exudes gentleness, subtly yet persistently radiating warmth. There is also a luster, revealing the rich life rhythms within. Many excellent writings leave one feeling their beauty yet unable to articulate it—Yang Jiang's essays are no exception. This book selects ten important essays written by the author from the mid-to-late 1990s to the early 21st century. Among them, essays such as The True Story of Qian Zhongshu Leaving Southwest Associated University and My Schooling at Tsinghua are published for the first time and hold historical value. Remembering a Dream That Wasn't a Dream and Two Stories of Chen Guangfu recount several inexplicable yet real miraculous events, leaving readers pondering deeply. The family chronicle essay We Three published in June 2003 has generated significant impact in literary circles due to its sincere emotions and elegant, enduring prose.