Years and mountains

Author: Shen Kun
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is a collection of cultural essays, comprising fifteen chapters that delve into the author's recent in-depth reflections on various historical and contemporary issues in Shanxi. With a passionate heart and deep affection for his homeland, the author explores historical figures, events, scenic spots, and ancient relics, traversing the temporal landscape through the lens of a modern scholar. He vividly and thoughtfully addresses topics related to national well-being, cultural heritage, personal integrity, and social ethics. Among the chapters, "The Unending Ballad of 'Going West to the Ordos'" portrays the story of successive waves of Shanxi people migrating to the northern grasslands for livelihood, heartfeltly celebrating their pioneering spirit and strong market awareness. "A Village of Prime Ministers in Wenxi" focuses on the renowned Pei family, a lineage of distinguished statesmen with a millennium-long glorious history, highlighting how a strong family tradition is also a crucial factor in the formation of talent chains. Their enduring legacy is primarily attributed to their contributions to the nation and their advocacy for the people. "Buddha's Dust of Memory" tells the heroic life of Yang Shenxiu, one of the "Six Gentlemen of the Wuxu Reform," particularly praising his unwavering integrity and willingness to sacrifice for the nation's survival. Additionally, chapters such as "A River of Yellow River Rhymes" and "Sketches of Ancient Lü People" are unique in their themes and refreshing in their perspectives, leaving readers with much to ponder. This book, inspired by the promotion of outstanding Chinese traditional culture and the revitalization of local economies and cultures, offers a fresh reexamination and interpretation of timeless historical topics, inspiring and enlightening its readers.