Yuan Yuan Tang Notes

Author: Feng Zikai
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: You are my resting place. You are my destination. I was about to spend my later years in your arms, and I was prepared to pass away in your main hall. But who knew that your age was not yet six, yet you were suddenly destroyed by ruthless enemies, leaving me homeless and unable to see you ever again!
Feng Zikai was a renowned folk cartoonist and essayist in the history of modern Chinese painting and literature. He was born in Shimenwan, Tongxiang County, Zhejiang in 1898 and lived there for seventeen years. The grass, trees, customs, and traditions of his hometown left an indelible impression on him. The book features vivid folk-style cartoons, elegant and profound essays with a subtle and minimalist tone, complemented by photographs of the unique natural scenery and folk customs of the Jiangnan water towns. These elements deeply move and resonate with friends who are passionate about water-town literature, making them feel a strong sense of familiarity and closeness.