Classics of Chinese Prose: Scenery and Travel Essays

Author: Zhang Shengyou
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: Travel literature has a long history and is one of the most flourishing branches on the tree of prose. Expressing emotions through scenery is a signature skill of literary masters throughout history. The interplay between beautiful landscapes and exquisite writing has become a major spectacle in the history of Chinese literature. By boiling the sea for salt and sifting through the sand for gold, this book selects 110 travel essays from nearly 100 masters of the 20th century, elevating the realm of Chinese travel prose to its peak. Each piece is a breathtaking masterpiece. With the masters' rich emotions, "words enhance the beauty of mountains and rivers." Zhou Zuoren's elegance, Yu Pingbo's meticulousness, Xu Zhimo's vibrancy, Bing Xin's grace, Zhu Ziqing's serenity, and Shen Congwen's simplicity invite us to see the scenery through the masters' eyes: with one volume in hand, we can travel the world in spirit; by reading and savoring, we enjoy a carefree life.