Ling Shuhua's Writings and Paintings

Author: Ling Shuhua
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: With a bright and insightful pen, she explores the world she observes, gently describing the postures of various characters. Ling Shuhua's works have carved out a new path among female writers. — Shen Congwen
Ling Shuhua stands apart from writers like Xie Bingxin and Ding Ling in her style. She embodies the typical beauty of an Eastern lady, and her works are profound, serene, gentle, and delicate, exuding a feminine warmth. — Su Xuelin
I really like Ancient Charm; it is very captivating. — (British) Virginia Woolf
Ling Shuhua was a renowned modern female writer in the 1930s and 1940s, celebrated alongside Xie Bingxin and Eileen Chang. She studied painting under masters such as Qi Baishi. This book is an autobiographical novel written in English by the author, recounting her childhood family life and growth experiences. It includes numerous paintings by Ling Shuhua from different periods, as well as many photographs of the author and her family and friends, allowing contemporary readers to gain a deeper understanding of this exceptionally talented writer.