Father and Son. 2

Author: Lu Bao'en
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Father and Son is a humorous comic strip. Since its publication nearly seventy years ago, it has brought joy to generations. Every reader of Father and Son, whether child or adult, cannot help but laugh sincerely at this pair of unruly father and son who are always getting into trouble. Why has Father and Son become so beloved? Because the father and son portrayed in this book are lovable and amusing characters. They are kind, upright, sincere, and tolerant, understand life, and have a sense of humor. They always approach life's adventures or ordinary small matters with an optimistic attitude, a calm heart, and sometimes even a touch of innocence, resolving conflicts and finding joy in their own way. Each of us, whether child or adult, can find such humor and serenity in life—how could there not be happiness?
The author of this book is the German painter Lu Bao'en. When he was commissioned by a publisher to create this long comic strip, his innocent son was only three years old. Lu Bao'en found the image and stories of the father and son in his son and the deep bond he shared with him. In a way, Father and Son reflects the lives of Lu Bao'en and his son in many places. Through artistic refinement, the painter crafted humorous and moving artistic figures.