Zhang Shouyi's laugh

Author: Zhang Shouyi
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Beer, bald pen, old oil lamps, and old wine utensils, along with stones, form Zhang Shouyi's materialized existence. Sincerity, enthusiasm, laughter, and a touch of subtle humor constitute his spiritual space. In his youth, his stomach was unfortunately injured, and the doctor advised him that beer could soothe his life. He survived solely on beer and a limited diet. His frail body caused many who liked him to worry about everything, but it was actually unnecessary. His life continued, and his career flourished. With great passion and remarkable imagination, he created a series of literary masterpieces, which have nourished generations of readers who appreciate his work. This seems like a secret—a secret worth exploring, and this is an important reason for publishing this book. Excerpts from Mr. Shouyi's life diary are included in this book. May you find resonance in it, and even more so, may you understand its deeper meaning.