Leisurely Interludes: Illustrated Chronicle (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Li Yu [Qing Dynasty]
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Features: A classic illustrated series on ancient Chinese material culture. "Lakeland Hat-Lord" Li Yu lived across the Ming and Qing dynasties, wrote extensively, and was renowned, though opinions of him varied at the time. His work of personal reflection, On Delicate Emotions, follows the nature of things ands his lifelong interests and literary refinement. Beyond the theater performances that the world values, everything from silk and bamboo music, dance, houses and gardens, furniture and antiques, culinary arts, and planting grass and flowers—all his leisure pursuits—become full of charm when written about by him. Today, it has been reorganized based on the Jieziyuan edition, collated with the Yishengtang edition, with new illustrations added, primarily featuring the Ming and Qing dynasties, and annotations included as much as possible. Critical discussions and comments are provided to recreate his extraordinary talent that has stood the test of time.