After drinking

Author: Ling Shuhua
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This series of books differs from previous versions in its selection and design. It does not merely focus on reading and appreciating the text but emphasizes 'visual reading,' 'aesthetic reading,' 'reading for pleasure,' and 'nostalgic reading' of literary classics. While experiencing the works, readers also enjoy aesthetic and visual delights. The book is accompanied by numerous illustrations, interpreting the meaning of the works through a combination of text and images. For example, in Bing Xin's prose "Past Events," the accompanying images of rippling spring water and flying swallows on the same page reflect the author's homesickness and sorrow before leaving for her studies in the United States. Each book in the series has a unique color scheme, using color variations to embody the author's style. Ling Shuhua, for instance, uses the shade of indigo silk to convey her elegance, quietness, and ladylike charm. The book also includes rich background materials as 'side notes,' such as Ling Shuhua's relationship with Xu Zhimo, to help readers understand the author's literary activities and creative intentions, allowing for a deeper and more detailed comprehension of the works.
This book selects prose and fiction by Ling Shuhua, a renowned female writer and painter in the history of modern Chinese literature, with approximately 100,000 words, including works such as "The Temple of Flowers," "After Drinking," "Memoirs of Penang," "Climbing Mount Fuji," "How We View Chinese Painting," and "Praise for Dunhuang." The selection aims to provide contemporary readers, especially the younger generation in mainland China, with a relatively comprehensive understanding of Ling Shuhua. Another distinctive feature of the book is that it pairs the texts with historical photographs and sketches, accompanied by relevant annotations and background information. These include her studies at Yanjing University, participation in the Beijing Art Club, interactions with literary and academic figures, and her life as an overseas resident. This allows readers to gain a general understanding of the author's life and literary activities, as well as a deeper appreciation of the related works.