Leisurely Thoughts

Author: Li Yu
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Publish Date: 1996-02-01
Features: Li Yu is a renowned Chinese scholar of the last 5,000 years of Chinese literary culture, and Xian Qing Ou Ji (On Delicate Emotions) is his famous masterpiece. The famous Qing scholar Yu Huai wrote a preface for this book, saying: "Those who read it will become wise; those who are narrow-minded will become broad-minded; those who are melancholic will become joyful; those who are clumsy will become skillful; those who are gloomy will dance with delight; and those who are ill will suddenly recover." Xian Qing Ou Ji enjoys a high reputation in Chinese traditional culture and is highly esteemed by famous writers such as Zhou Zuoren, Liang Shiqiu, and Lin Yutang. The book is divided into sections such as lyrics and performances, stagecraft, voice and appearance, living spaces, furniture and antiques, dining, planting, and health preservation, covering a wide range of topics including adornment, garden architecture, furniture and antiques, cooking, flower and plant cultivation, and medical and health care. The content is quite rich. However, some parts of the book reflect the vulgar and low tastes of the author. Therefore, readers should adopt a critical and selective attitude when reading this book.