"Yashe Talk About Books"

Author: Liang Shiqiu
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book collects Liang Shiqiu's literary talks from his first published review of "Grass" in 1922 until his later years. Covering Western classics to Yu Guangzhong, it includes critiques of classic works, introductions to literary trends, discussions on literary thought, and insights into how renowned figures from ancient and modern times excel in their fields. It comprises 132 essays, divided into four sections: "Books on China," "Reading and Other Topics," "Books on Himself," and "Foreign and Translation Books." Through these essays, one can see Liang Shiqiu's joy in reading, his appreciation and review artistry, as well as his taste, wisdom, and personality. Liang Shiqiu was a renowned literary critic, essayist, and translator, with a profound influence on modern Chinese literary history. In his diverse literary criticism career, his prefaces and afterwords for books accounted for a significant portion of his work but remained largely unknown for a long time. This book selects 147 of Liang Shiqiu's prefaces and afterwords from 1922 to his later years, divided into the same four sections. With his insightful perspective, vivid writing, and straightforward critical attitude, Liang Shiqiu meticulously analyzes and evaluates the works of famous figures from both China and abroad. His appreciation of books, his views on literature, and his review artistry are fully revealed here, as are his life philosophy and values. Additionally, the editor's annotations on Liang Shiqiu's pseudonyms and the book illustrations paired with certain works (many of which are now out of print) further enhance the book's value and reading appeal. This book selects 147 of Liang Shiqiu's prefaces and afterwords from 1922 to his later years, divided into four sections: "Books on China," "Books on Himself," "Foreign and Translation Books," and "Reading and Other Topics."