The Wind and Waves No Longer Appear, Leaving Only Sorrow – People and Past Memories in Beijing

Author: Hong Zhu
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: These men and women who have left a legacy of fame or infamy laugh and sigh in the pages of history, warming each other. They evoke more emotion in me than my neighbors in real life: there is a love, a hatred, that can be released through reflection on history. This is a book about urban memories! Hong Zhu uses a pen that is both rational and poetic to depict the famous figures and unforgettable stories of the enchanting city of Beijing, presenting us with a collection of distinctive urban essays. Here, you will see: the dust of swords and horses, the romantic tales of scholars and beauties—there are both the thunderous clashing of cymbals and drums and the gentle sipping of wine, with a sense of wistful longing for what is lost in time. They will allow you to experience the weight and lightness of history, the past and present of the city at the same time. The essays in this book have been published in various media and have received extremely strong responses. This book is dedicated to all who love old Beijing.