Feng Zikai Fairy Tales

Author: Feng Zikai
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: The prose and paintings of Mr. Feng Zikai are truly a match made in heaven, long admired by the world. This collection of fairy tales embodies both, with its prose being simple and natural yet profound in meaning, and its illustrations fresh and rustic yet ingenious and unique. It brings joy and laughter while also imparting wisdom, truly living up to Mr. Feng's analogy of the "Fuling Cake."
When I was a child, I craved cake, and my mother would only buy Fuling Cake for me. It was very sweet, fragrant, and delicious. Later, as I grew older, I learned the reason behind my mother's choice: she added Fuling to the cake. Fuling is a medicinal herb that promotes health and longevity. As I aged further, my cravings faded, and I no longer ate Fuling Cake. Yet, in my painting and writing, I often used it as a model. Fuling Cake is not only sweet but also nourishing, keeping one healthy. Similarly, art and literature should not only be aesthetically pleasing but also enriching, fostering mental well-being. For decades, my painting and writing have been guided by the standard of Fuling Cake.
The dozen or so stories in this collection were originally casual chats and jokes for children. However, I never liked jokes and chats that were merely for amusement without meaning. So, a few of them remain in the style of Fuling Cake: each story hides a lesson. I hope readers will embrace this, just as I once loved Fuling Cake as a child.