Uncomfortable years

Author: Yang Yaowen
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: When we are still singing "No Regrets for Youth," time has quietly slipped away, and many things have become different. But there are always some things, more or less, that remain deep in our memories, taking root firmly, often jumping out to guide our reflections on the past: an object, a small incident, a person—all of them allow us to savor the sweetness and bitterness of growing up, recall the little moments of our growth, and record the wonderful moments of our lives. Humans are inherently emotional, and nostalgia is common. Those past years, the footprints of our growth, and the old friends we have lost—all will pass, all have passed. But after all, we were once young, had dreams, and had beautiful times, whether unfulfilled or realized. To have dreams makes one weak, while to lack dreams makes one dull. Having dreams is always better than having none. Another spring has passed away, forever. It leaves behind endless debates and explorations for humanity, as well as countless reflections and melancholy. The changing seasons bring joy and sorrow, the sweetness and bitterness of life, shaping a genuine existence. Walking through an era, leaving behind a chapter—time cannot flow backward, but memories can resonate. Essays should provide relaxation, an outlet for emotions under a heavy life, and ultimately, a guide for the soul to rise. This book selects more than 40 essays by famous writers about memories, both of people and events. Through The Unsoothing Years, let us together relive the memories of those days and recall our long-lost friends. The book includes essays such as Hu Shi's "In Memory of Zhu Mo," "My Mother"; Ye Shengtao's "Parting"; Cao Jinghua's "Recalling the Past, Small Matters Should Not Be Taken Lightly!" (or "Recalling the Past, Don't Take Small Matters Lightly!"); and Zhu Ziqing's "To My Deceased Wife."