Essays by Chi Zijian: A Fine Selection - Women's Workshop

Author: Chi Zi Jian (Author), Gu Yan (Appreciation)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This is a book from the recent release of the "Women's Studio — Appreciation of the Best Essays by Contemporary Famous Chinese Female Writers" series by Xuelin Publishing House. It includes approximately 50 selected essays by Chi Zi Jian, edited and appreciated by the female writer Gu Yan from Hangzhou. The essays selected in this book include Chi Zi Jian'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 sharp wit and dynamic spirit, which evoke the mellow warmth of memories and are enough to move a lifetime. Gu Yan writes about this as follows: "Her essays exude the breath of harmonious beauty between nature and people. Within this breath, those melancholic souls seem to sing a series of sorrowful yet beautiful songs. Chi Zi Jian has a strong artistic sense. The tranquility in her poetic thoughts makes it as if we can see a landscape painting of a northern snow day. Amidst the cool tones, there lies a warm and comforting feeling."