Flower Street Ten Miles: Selected Prose of Qin Mu

Author: Qin Mu
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This book collects the works of Qin Mu, one of the eight great contemporary Chinese essayists. The essays are rich in content, featuring the picturesque scenery of the Jiangnan region with its sunny days and small bridges over flowing streams, as well as the charming views of the capital city's small quadrangle courtyards and narrow alleys. From a small perspective, the essays delve into the lives of ordinary people, recall hometown emotions and local customs, discuss flowers, birds, fish, and insects, explore literary terms and anecdotes, and share spontaneous reflections. The spiritual quality and artistic charm of the works exert a powerful influence on readers, allowing them to feel a unique joy in being an ordinary person.