"Chaoqiao Talks About the Past: A Thousand Years of Eye Literature Series"

Author: Chen Siyi
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Commonly known as "thousand-eyed," but not heard of "thousand-year-eyed." In fact, it's not the case. Mr. Wang Chunyu has found it in the notes of Ming Dynasty scholars, originally titled "Thousand-Year-Eyed," a historical record by Zhang Sui of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty. Mr. Wang Chunyu removed one character, turning it into "Thousand-Year-Eyed," which is more concise and striking than the original name. Using it as the title of the historical (essays) series edited by Mr. Wang Chunyu and published by Shanghai (Shanghai Ancient Books Publishing House) is even more ingenious and full of profound meaning. This book is a collection of historical essays by the renowned writer and journalist Chen Siyi. Mr. Chen Siyi has a deep passion for studying history. His essays pursue the realm of "reading widely without seeking deep understanding, and forgetting oneself in joy when a moment of insight strikes." His thoughts and insights are nothing but brilliant words, and his laughter, anger, and curses all become literature. Mr. Chen traverses the past and present, delves into classics and history, integrates and comprehends, and expresses it all in writing. Though the ink may be on old history, the intent lies in the present. The entire book is written with a smooth and unrestrained style, leaving readers with an endless aftertaste and reluctant to put it down.