Yanyanzhai's Notes on Sexuality

Author: Zhou Yueran / Zhou Binghui (compiled)
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: The owner of Yan Yan Studio, Zhou Yueran, is renowned for his collection of novels and lyric essays, particularly in the field of sexology. This book is a compilation of articles published by Zhou in the 1930s in the Jing Bao newspaper. Its greatest feature lies in its alluring and sensual language. Whenever Western books dealing with sexuality came to the author's attention, he would extract their essence to highlight them. Beyond the intriguing and mysterious stories, the book also includes anecdotes about the publishing world, explorations of book origins, humorous tales of book collecting, and glimpses of foreign customs. The content is vast and rich, while the author's open-minded perspective is equally commendable. This book is a compilation of articles published by Zhou Yueran in the 1930s in the Jing Bao newspaper, compiled by his grandson, Zhou Binghui. The book introduces topics from physiology, psychology, pathology, hygiene, and child-rearing. It also mentions many customs and strange tales from around the world, making its content extremely rich. To some extent, it can also be considered a historical record of sexology. Although some of the views reflected in the book may seem unreasonable today, more of them still hold relevance and inspiration. Additionally, its straightforward language and novel and interesting translations are another key feature. The author, a well-read and knowledgeable scholar, writes engaging knowledge pieces, demonstrating a broad range of knowledge and experience. It is a fresh and enjoyable read that appeals to both the educated and the general public.