Tang Lusun Series - Tang Lusun Talks About Food

Author: Tang Lusun
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
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 Zhenfei. He graduated from Beijing Chongde Middle 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, exploring all parts of the country, gaining extensive knowledge of folk customs and historical anecdotes. He was particularly well-versed in 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, experience royal life, and develop a refined taste for exquisite home-cooked delicacies while sampling the unique cuisines of various provinces. His unique insights into food earned him the reputation of a gourmet. His works include Old Antiques, Sweet, Sour, Bitter, and Spicy, and Tastes of the World, among others. His writings are abundant in quantity and of high quality, making him a master of (a genre of prose) of his generation. The refined lifestyle aesthetics conveyed in his works serve as an exemplary model for future generations.