Clear pond lotus charm

Author: Ji Xianlin
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Professor Ji Xianlin is a master of prose. Reading his essays is a pleasure. As you open the book, elegant and refined words brush past you, simple yet not bland, heartfelt yet not pretentious, solemn yet not stiff, classic yet not embellished. Whether describing people, things, or events, his pen flows with fervent humanistic sentiment, filled with interest and charm, all worthy of contemplation. It is like sipping fragrant tea, leaving a lingering aroma on the palate, or like bathing in the gentle breeze and spring rain—no better analogy could be found. Truly, the essays of Professor Ji Xianlin that circulate in the market are vast, including chronological, thematic, and selected collections, each with its own unique charm. The present collection, The Charm of Lotus in the Clear Pond, refreshes its old perspective with a new meaning. The book is divided into ten sections: "Roots in Shandong," "Soul Severed in Germany," "Memories of Tsinghua," "Spring and Autumn in the Peking University Garden," "Embracing Nature," "Affection for the Marketplace," "Insights into Life," "Savoring Literary Tastes," "Footprints on Fragrant Grass," and "Collecting Fallen Leaves."