Appreciation of the Best Essays by Chi Zijian

Author: Chi Zijian
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This is a book from the recently released "Women's Workshop — Appreciation of the Best Essays by Contemporary Famous Chinese Female Writers" series by Xuelin Publishing House. It includes approximately 50 selected essays by Chi Zijian, edited and appreciated by Gu Yan, a female writer from Hangzhou. The essays selected in this book include Chi Zijian's recollections of childhood, portrayals of real-life experiences, reflections from her visits abroad, and more importantly, memories and nostalgia for her hometown life. Through the words, one can deeply feel her keen intellect and dynamic spirit, which evoke the mellow warmth of nostalgia and are enough to move a lifetime. Gu Yan writes about this: "Her essays exude the breath of harmonious beauty between nature and people. Within this breath, those melancholic souls sing a series of sorrowful yet beautiful songs. Chi Zijian has a strong artistic sense. The tranquility in her poetic thoughts seems to let us see a landscape painting of a northern snow day. Amidst the cool tones, there lies a warm and comforting feeling."