Shanghai Folk Sayings Illustrated: Yangjingbang Illustrated: Yangjingbang Illustrated

Author: Meng Zhaochen
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The term "Shanghai Bath Language" refers to the urban citizen language that emerged in Shanghai during the 1920s to 1940s. It originated from the mouths of ordinary citizens and was used in literary works, serving as an important component of Haipai culture and holding significant research value. Later, the stylish scholars of Shanghai transformed it into an artistic form called "Colloquial Language Illustrated," which combines text and images in a humorous and witty manner, making it an excellent piece of artistic appreciation. This book is based on a thorough review of numerous periodicals and collects over ten works featuring old Shanghai colloquial language. Here, it selects those published in periodicals, which have never been published as standalone books and are little-known, yet are outstanding in both text and illustration. Examples include "Yanjingbang Illustrated," "Terminology of Playgrounds Illustrated," "Ballroom Colloquial Language Illustrated," and "New Shanghai Colloquial Language Illustrated," among others.