Hebei News Network News (Hou Yanning) On December 18, the "Symposium on the Publication of Xu Guangyao's "Plain Fire" and "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" Collectible Edition" was held at the People's Literature Publishing House. Yan Jingming, vice chairman of the China Writers Association, Guan Renshan, chairman of the Hebei Writers Association, Meng Fanhua, distinguished professor of Shenyang Normal University and director of the Institute of Chinese Culture and Literature, Cheng Guangwei, professor of the College of Literature of Chinese Min University, cong Zhichen, associate professor of the Department of Chinese of Peking University, and other famous writers, critics, and scholars attended the forum to discuss the literary achievements, creative characteristics, personality spirit and important works of the famous veteran writer Mr. Xu Guangyao, "Plain Fire" and "Little Soldier Zhang Ga". The meeting specially invited Mr. Xu Guangyao's son and filmmaker Xu Dan to participate in the theme dialogue, and the 96-year-old Mr. Xu Guangyao specially recorded a video for the meeting.
"Plain Fire" and "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" are eye-catching presences in anti-war literature
Born in 1925 in Xiongxian County, Hebei Province, Mr. Xu Guangyao joined the army at the age of 13 and joined the Party in the same year, a veteran who experienced the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. In 1947, he began to publish works, including the novel "Plain Fire", the novella and the play of the same name "Little Soldier Zhang Ga", and the essay collection "Last Night's West Wind Withered Bishu".
Ms. Tie Ning, chairman of the China Writers Association, once said: "Xu Guangyao's name is a striking presence in the literature of the War of Resistance. "Plain Fire" is the first novel to reflect the War of Resistance Against Japan that was officially published after the founding of New China and caused great repercussions, and it is also one of the pioneers of the long-form creation of revolutionary historical themes that has become a trend since then, presenting readers with a group portrait of the military and people in Jizhong fighting bravely to resist the war, showing the spirit of the military and people in Hebei and the people of Hebei under the atmosphere of the white terror of the "May Day Sweep".
The popular "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" is not only a treasure of Chinese children's literature, but also a wonder in the garden of contemporary literature, first published in 1961, and published in a single edition the following year. After its release, the work has been deeply loved by a wide range of readers, and has so far the total circulation of a single book has exceeded 10 million copies, and together with the film of the same name, it has influenced and inspired generations.
Mr. Xu Guangyao once said that in literary writing, writers should not only care about their personal hearts, but also pay attention to the fate of the times and the country, reflecting the "big life". With his rafters, with his literary record of the history of Beacon Fire, and with the many heroic images he has created, he has provided an important carrier for future generations to remember revolutionary history and inherit the revolutionary spirit.
In tribute to the hero, the Humanities Society launched two hardcover collector's editions of its works
For the People's Literature Publishing House, the book "Plain Fire" has another very special significance: it is the first book published after the establishment of the People's Literature Publishing House in March 1951. Over the past 70 years, Mr. Xu Guangyao has also forged a deep friendship with the People's Literature Publishing House, and delivered a new edition of his other important work, "Little Soldier Zhang Ga", to the Humanities Society for publication.
In order to pay tribute to the heroes, to the great motherland and the heroic people, and also to pay tribute to the literary achievements of Mr. Xu Guangyao, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the publication of "Plain Fire" in the Humanities Society and the 60th anniversary of the first publication of "Little Soldier Zhang Ga", the Humanities Society specially launched the hardcover collection editions of two works. Compared with the previous version, the two books not only added a number of texts such as Xu Laotan's creation, but also accompanied by many precious photos, and the book "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" also invited the famous oil painter Mr. Xu Chunzhong to draw more than ten special illustrations. Both books are beautifully printed to meet the reader's desire to cherish history, cherish heroes, and treasure the growth process.
Zang Yongqing, president of the People's Literature Publishing House, said in his speech that "Plain Fire" is the "book of opening the society" and also the "book of honor" of the Humanities Society; since the new edition of "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" was published in the Humanities Society, it has also printed nearly seventy editions (times), about one million copies, providing important support for the majority of readers, especially children and young people, to remember history and look forward to the future. In the important year of 2021, the archival editions of "Plain Fire" and "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" were launched, which not only continued the established publishing ideas of the Humanistic Society to carry forward the revolutionary historical tradition, but also enriched the cultural life of readers. He hopes that Mr. Xu Guangyao and all readers and friends will like this new version.
Mr. Xu Guangyao is 96 years old, although it is not convenient to participate in the symposium, he recorded a video for the meeting. He said that "Plain Fire" is the first book published by the People's Literature Publishing House, which is his honor. Since then, he and the Humanities Society have become old friends, and "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" was later submitted to the Humanities Society for publication. These two books are loved by people, and the Humanities Society has done a lot of work. In order to commemorate the special fate of "Plain Fire" and the Humanities Society, he is willing to hand over the lifelong copyright of the book to the Humanities Society, so as to contribute to the development of the Humanities Society and the cause of Chinese literature.
Elder Xu is an example admired and learned by later generations of writers
During the guest dialogue session, the guests had a heated discussion and sharing of Mr. Xu Guangyao and his writings.
Yan Jingming, a well-known scholar, critic and vice chairman of the China Writers Association, pointed out that Mr. Xu Guangyao is a highly respected predecessor in the Chinese literary circles, and his creative history itself is a witness to the entire history of the development of contemporary Chinese literature, and people are also very affinity. More than seventy years later, classic and excellent literary works such as "Plain Fire" and "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" still have irreplaceable artistic charm, ideological strength and spiritual strength.
Guan Renshan, a famous writer and chairman of the Hebei Writers Association, congratulated Mr. Xu Guangyao on the publication of hardcover editions of Mr. Xu Guangyao's two works on behalf of the Hebei Writers Association. He said that Xu Laode's art and art were double-xin, and it was only because of his words and deeds and the words and deeds of Mr. Jia Dashan, another important writer in Hebei, that there was a team of writers in Hebei today. Contemporary writers, especially young writers, should learn from the older generation of writers their noble personality, the rigor of creation, the promotion of the tradition of realism, and the excavation of the beauty of the times. In recent years, he has experienced life in Xiong'an, has a more personal understanding of the "Yanzhao root vein", and has been thinking about how to express this magnificent and rapidly advancing era, how to go from the grandeur of society to the details of the characters, to the hearts of the characters, and to the souls of the characters.
In the eyes of Xu Dan, the son of Mr. Xu Guangyao, his father is his idol. This is not only because Mr. Xu Guangyao has written many classic works, but also because his father participated in the Eight Roads at the age of 13, and he was a warrior who experienced hundreds of battles and was born into death. Talking about his father's behavior, he summed it up in three words: "true", "positive" and "real". Regarding "truth", Xu Dan said: "'True' has several meanings, such as his truth, this truth includes telling the truth, recording the real history, and being a person is also more sincere. Regarding "righteousness," he said that his father was an upright man with a sense of justice and a firm belief. The works written are also the main theme and positive energy, and the majority of acura heroes. Regarding "real", Xu Dan said that his father was a real person and did things more solidly. He said that the father used these words to teach his children and future generations, and there were many excellent qualities in the father that were worth learning for a lifetime.
Regarding the charm of the two works, Professor Meng Fanhua pointed out that the most important reason why "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" has been prosperous for a long time is to shape the image of Gazi. The shaping of this image is particularly in line with the child's personality, psychology and behavior. The shaping of other images, such as luo Jinbao's image, including the image of the traitor, was also very successful. "Plain Fire" is a story of anti-"sweeping" in Jizhong and is a scarce subject. In terms of the truth of the details, as well as the reproduction of typical characters in a typical environment, both works are well done, fully in line with the creative principles of realism.
Li Hongqiang, editor-in-chief, concluded that whether the work is good or not, the key lies in whether people like to see it, whether it can leave people with memories, "Plain Fire" and "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" affect so many people, this is the simplest and most basic standard for good. Both works are of great value, both in terms of literary history and national memory. The spiritual strength of that generation of writers, including the Chinese wisdom embodied in the simplest and most simple peasants, and the sense of strength, are very touching. This is not only the reason why the work can be passed on for a long time, but also deserves the eternal taste and attention of future generations.
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