Along the turbulent Lantsang River (Me and Yunnan)

Author: Yunnan Education
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Comrade Feng Mu's prose is known for its artistic depth. Unlike typical travel essays that are either straightforward and revealing or merely use scenery to express emotions, falling into clichés, Dianyun Lansheng Ji is different. It features a calm narration with sudden climaxes, such as in "From Nujiang to Pianma" and "Exploring Tiger Leaping Gorge," especially the latter, which vividly portrays the magnificent and spectacular scenery of Tiger Leaping Gorge, interwoven with thrilling emotions along the journey. The grandeur of nature and the boldness of people complement each other, creating a captivating effect. Some chapters focus on extraordinary anecdotes, then pour rich emotions onto the characters, recreating ethnic customs and making the prose varied and dynamic, like "The Homeland of the Mosuo People" and "The Dai People's 'Zanhao' and Their Songs." Other works blend narration with commentary, emotions while describing scenery and objects, resulting in a grand and seamless composition. For example, "Eight Thousand Li of Clouds and Moon" records the journey of battle, while "My Comrades, My Relatives" reflects on fellow soldiers and family, showcasing the heroic spirit of our border guards. Another essay, "Song of Waterfalls," is even more ingeniously conceived. Comrade Feng Mu begins by recounting his experiences with waterfalls, using the beauty of the Daying River waterfall and the uniqueness of the snow-capped waterfall on the Jinsha River as introductions, guiding readers into a world of dazzling waterfalls.