The Art of Living

Author: Lin Yutang
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: The Art of Living is the first book Lin Yutang wrote after dedicating himself to writing in the United States. It was also another successful English work following The Wisdom of China. Published in the United States in 1937, it topped the U.S. bestseller list for 52 consecutive weeks the following year and was reprinted more than forty times. It has been translated into over ten languages. In this book, Lin Yutang fully conveys the carefree and optimistic lifestyle of the Chinese people, as well as the romantic and refined Eastern temperament, introducing Westerners to a model of a "life high prototype" that they can emulate. As book critic (Peter Precott) remarked: "After reading this book, I really wanted to run to Chinatown and bow to every Chinese person I met." It must be acknowledged that this book, whether in content or language, is a rare and valuable read for English enthusiasts in China. However, it should be noted that some of Lin’s views are contrary to Marxism. This does not represent our publisher’s stance, and readers are encouraged to approach the book with a scientific worldview and methodology, exercising caution and discernment. For the same reason, we kindly ask readers to understand any edits made in certain sections.