The Story of Xiaoshanzi

Author: Yang Xiao
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Literature is the study of humanity, and children's literature is the literature of humanity at its earliest stage. At the beginning of life, human nature is inherently good. Children's literature is the earliest form of literature that people encounter. Those children's literary works that deeply moved children will remain unforgettable and beneficial throughout life. In today's era of diverse media, we particularly need to advocate for literary reading among young children. Literary reading differs from reading textbooks, picture books, or educational materials. Literature moves, touches, and influences people through its vivid, flesh-and-blood characters and dynamic personalities, as well as its aesthetic, emotional, moral, and spiritual power. Classicism, authority, readability, and openness are the key goals of the Centennial Series of 100 Classic Chinese Children's Literature Books.
The Centennial Series of 100 Classic Chinese Children's Literature Books represents the largest systematic review and summary of Chinese children's literature to date. The compilers have carefully selected 100 outstanding original works by 100 Chinese children's literature writers from the past 100 years, from the early 20th century to the present. The criteria for inclusion in the series are as follows: First, the social impact, artistic quality, popularity among young readers, and breadth of influence of the works are evaluated to determine whether they possess enduring artistic charm and spiritual vitality that transcends time. Second, the contributions of the works to the development of Chinese children's literature are considered, including unique linguistic creativity, outstanding achievements in literary forms, distinctive artistic personalities, notable innovations in expression, and their significance in the history of children's literature. Third, the creative attitude of the writers is assessed to see whether they demonstrate a strong sense of cultural responsibility and aesthetic duty, whether they have long been concerned with the spiritual nourishment of minors, and whether they have consistently engaged in children's literature creation.
Second, the Centennial Series of 100 Classic Chinese Children's Literature Books is the most comprehensive collection of original Chinese children's literature from the modern and contemporary periods. This is evident in its inclusion of representative figures from five generations of Chinese children's literature writers since the May Fourth New Culture Movement, the 100 selected writers embodying the multicultural diversity of the Chinese nation, and a panoramic representation of the mainland, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The 100 works cover all modern literary forms for children, making it the most comprehensive collection of original Chinese children's literature in terms of literary genres.
Third, the value of a masterpiece lies in its enduring legacy, and the significance of a classic lies in its timeless relevance. The compilers will design and organize the series to align with the aesthetic preferences of contemporary young readers and the overall planning of reading classics, enabling new generations of young and adult readers to appreciate and enjoy these original Chinese children's literature classics that have deeply moved and nurtured generations of children.
The Centennial Series of 100 Classic Chinese Children's Literature Books is not only a publishing project that brings together the greatest works of original Chinese children's literature in history but also a cultural accumulation and inheritance project of significant contemporary and historical value. It is also a promotional effort to revitalize modern Chinese children's literature masterpieces.
Literature is the study of humanity, and children's literature is the literature of humanity at its earliest stage. At the beginning of life, human nature is inherently good. Children's literature is the earliest form of literature that people encounter. Those children's literary works that deeply moved children will remain unforgettable and beneficial throughout life. In today's era of diverse media, we particularly need to advocate for literary reading among young children. Literary reading differs from reading textbooks, picture books, or educational materials. Literature moves, touches, and influences people through its vivid, flesh-and-blood characters and dynamic personalities, as well as its aesthetic, emotional, moral, and spiritual power. Classicism, authority, readability, and openness are the key goals of the Centennial Series of 100 Classic Chinese Children's Literature Books.
The Centennial Series of 100 Classic Chinese Children's Literature Books represents the largest systematic review and summary of Chinese children's literature to date. The compilers have carefully selected 100 outstanding original works by 100 Chinese children's literature writers from the past 100 years, from the early 20th century to the present. The criteria for inclusion in the series are as follows: First, the social impact, artistic quality, popularity among young readers, and breadth of influence of the works are evaluated to determine whether they possess enduring artistic charm and spiritual vitality that transcends time. Second, the contributions of the works to the development of Chinese children's literature are considered, including unique linguistic creativity, outstanding achievements in literary forms, distinctive artistic personalities, notable innovations in expression, and their significance in the history of children's literature. Third, the creative attitude of the writers is assessed to see whether they demonstrate a strong sense of cultural responsibility and aesthetic duty, whether they have long been concerned with the spiritual nourishment of minors, and whether they have consistently engaged in children's literature creation.
Second, the Centennial Series of 100 Classic Chinese Children's Literature Books is the most comprehensive collection of original Chinese children's literature from the modern and contemporary periods. This is evident in its inclusion of representative figures from five generations of Chinese children's literature writers since the May Fourth New Culture Movement, the 100 selected writers embodying the multicultural diversity of the Chinese nation, and a panoramic representation of the mainland, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The 100 works cover all modern literary forms for children, making it the most comprehensive collection of original Chinese children's literature in terms of literary genres.
Third, the value of a masterpiece lies in its enduring legacy, and the significance of a classic lies in its timeless relevance. The compilers will design and organize the series to align with the aesthetic preferences of contemporary young readers and the overall planning of reading classics, enabling new generations of young and adult readers to appreciate and enjoy these original Chinese children's literature classics that have deeply moved and nurtured generations of children.
The Centennial Series of 100 Classic Chinese Children's Literature Books is not only a publishing project that brings together the greatest works of original Chinese children's literature in history but also a cultural accumulation and inheritance project of significant contemporary and historical value. It is also a promotional effort to revitalize modern Chinese children's literature masterpieces.