Luxurious Time: The Glamour and Desolation of Shanghai

Author: Zhong Wenyin
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Scenes of Shanghai in Eileen Chang's writings, the past and present of Ruan Lingyu, and the contrast with today's bustling and glamorous Shanghai. The author conducted a unique exploration. Behind the modern high-rises, there are still traces of old Shanghai, and the interplay between the new and the old adds even more charm. With keen observation and intellectually rich writing, the author records her Shanghai exploration from the perspective of a traveler, capturing the human stories of alleys and lanes, as well as the eerie luxury of the "Ten-MileField," the romantic and fleeting lives of beauties, and a lingering sense of nostalgia for the times. Shanghai, this Chinese metropolis that has suddenly become a dream destination under media hype, reveals a different reality through Zhong Wenyin's delicate writing. Behind the dazzling exterior lies a vibrant local culture, which is truly closer to the original face of Shanghai. The author, with her keen observation and intellectually rich writing, records her Shanghai exploration from the perspective of a traveler, capturing the human intricacies of alleys and lanes, as well as the romantic and fleeting nights of beauties.