The early works of a writer mostly focus on themes of youth,because youth is the kindling of a person's spiritual fire.The tales of youth in literary works shed light on the passions and experiences of a generation.So some youth texts are not only literature.but also become interior portrayals of a generation.
Xie Youshun
Splinters of glass gleam in our memories of more youthful times.flashing back vibrant hues of red,white and black,green,purple,blue,and yellow.Each time we fumbled about in youth,it also hurt.Yet wordless treasure lies beneath theose piles of glinting glass,awaiting expression and discovery.Nostalgically we recall our days of youth,as these powerful stories sensitively record younger days,earlier pain and blemishes washed by“spring rains”and time,to become deeply moving memories in our hearts.
Huang Jiwei
The short stories selected in this book amply reflect the latest trends in Chinese literature,featuring the great changes in China midst a globalizing world as well.
Zhand Yiwu

 

Xie Youshun was born in Changting, Fu-jian Province, in 1972. After his undergraduateyears in Fujian Normal University, Xie Youshunobtained a doctorate degree in literature fromFudan University. His major works are Living inReality,, The Character of Language, VanguardIs Freedom, and From Secuhlrity to SpiritualityAs editor-in-chief, Xie compiled Lives" and Com-mentaries of Contemporary Chinese Writers'. Theawards he has won include the 2nd Feng Mu Lit-erary Award Prize for Young Critics, the llthZhuang Zhong Literary Award, and was electedYoung Critic of 2005 at Chinese Young Writersand Critics Forum.Xie Youshun is now vice-president of the Guangdong Critics" Association of Literature and Art.As Professor and Doctoral Advisor, he teaches atthe Department of Chinese Language and Literature of Sun Yat-sen University.

 

Wang Meng 21st Century Chinese Literature——Points of Departure
Xie Yousbun Bittersweet Hues of Youth
Wu Xuan Naked Summer
Ba Qiao Ah Yao
Qiao Ye Lighter
Ma Xiaoquan Strikel Strike the Iron
Li Sbasba The Corpse on the River Flats
Zhang Yueran Ji Nou's Vaulting Horse
Xu Zecben Plum Raindrops
Wei Wei Enjoying the Cool at the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
Yan Ge The Woman Beneath the Grapevine
Li Hao The Shattered Pane
Cben Xiwo I'm in Pain!
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