University Small Book -- Ziweng Talks About Gardens

Author: Chen Congzhou
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: "Little Books for the Great," a playful name. This term "Great" encompasses two meanings: First, the author is a renowned figure; second, the book is written for everyone, serving as a read for all. The term "Little" simply refers to its length, as the book is relatively concise. However, in terms of academic depth, it is not light but rather quite substantial. Chen Congzhou's writings resemble late Ming Dynasty prose—elegant yet profound—imperative to read carefully; like reading lyrics, where the text is filled with poetic and artistic sentiments, also imperitive to read carefully; like listening to Liu Mazi telling stories, sometimes delivering enlightening or worldly wisdom, sometimes making humorous remarks, yet all are words from the hearts of the sorrowful or the deeply thoughtful.