The volume In the Depths of the Years is separated into three parts and includes 182 works of prose.The first part, Cimei, includes essays featuring sharp observations and powerful works on the reflections of life.Part Two, Heart, offers an inspirational article about the pride and wonderful returns one gets when working with a group of youths.Shoe Marks, the third part, gifts readers with prose that is mostly romantic. Its themes cover such topics as plants, animals, personal emotions, illness, and death.About the AuthorDu Weidong first engaged in editorial work in 1976. He began to write literature in 1979 and joined the Chinese Writers' Association in 1986. His works include essays, reports, and works of fiction. He has been published in "People's Daily," "People's Literature" and many other publications. He won the People's Literature Prize and more than 10 other awards. The author is currently a short stories magazine editor and is on the committee of the Chinese Writers' Association.Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/DuWeidong