Walking in the Countryside: Telling You the Truth About Rural South China

Author: Cai Cheng
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book paints a vivid and flowing picture of the authentic rural life in southern China today with its straightforward and rich photographs. The villages depicted by the author are mostly lonely and unnamed, but precisely because of this, they allow us to see the natural and true face of southern rural life. Here, there are not only beautiful landscapes imbued with the artistic essence of Tang and Song poetry, but also lively details of the daily lives of the villagers, making for fresh and engaging reading. In today's era where hundreds of millions of farmers strive for a well-off life, the quiet countryside bursts with endless vitality. Yet, on the path to prosperity, there are many concerns and thought-provoking issues. While presenting the bright days, the author also lays bare the hidden worries that accompany them before the readers.