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Author: Tang Lusun
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Tang Lusun, whose given name was Bao, used Lusun as his courtesy name. He was born on September 10, 1908, in Beijing, moved to Taiwan in 1946, and passed away in Taiwan in 1985. He was a descendant of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan and the nephew of Empress Zhen. He graduated from Beijing Chongde High School and the Financial and Commercial School, and once worked in tax and finance institutions. In his youth, he traveled alone in search of employment, explored all parts of the country, gained extensive knowledge, and was well-versed in folk customs and historical anecdotes. He was particularly knowledgeable about traditional Beijing culture, customs, and palace secrets, earning him the title of a folklorist. Additionally, as a member of the aristocracy, he had the opportunity to enter the imperial court, personally experienced royal life, developed a taste for exquisite home-cooked delicacies, and sampled unique regional cuisines across the provinces, earning him the reputation of a gourmet. His works include Old Antiques, Sweet, Sour, Bitter, and Spicy, and Tastes of the World, among others. His output is abundant and of high quality, making him a great master of miscellaneous prose. The refined lifestyle aesthetics conveyed in his writings also serve as an exemplary model for future generations.