Old Capital Notes

Author: Deng Yunxiang
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Professor Deng Yunxiang was nurtured by Chinese traditional culture from a young age and possesses a profound foundation in literature and history. He is erudite and has a wide range of interests. His works often depict the changes in economy, culture, and folk customs closely related to the times, or delve into the literary affairs of the Ming and Qing dynasties, exploring the controversial historical and cultural phenomena. His writing is elegant, rich in emotion, and often reveals insights that others have not. Professor Deng named his study "The Room Where Water Flows and Clouds Remain," with clouds as his spiritual homeland. Reading Deng Yunxiang is not just holding a book, but rather experiencing the history and fading life of traditional Chinese culture. This book introduces Professor Deng Yunxiang's works from seven aspects: the literary vein of Kyoto, teahouses and restaurants, imperial capital landmarks, customs of the old capital, nostalgic memories of local sceneries, insights into Dream of the Red Chamber, and the romantic lives of historical figures.