The Wind and Flowers Are No More, Leaving Sadness Behind (Famous People and Past Events in Beijing)

Author: Hong Zhu written by
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: These men and women who are celebrated for centuries or cursed for generations laugh and sigh in the pages of history, warming each other. They evoke more emotions in me than my neighbors in real life: there is a love, there is a hatred, that can be vented through historical reflection. This is a book about urban memories! Hong Zhu uses a pen that is both rational and poetic to depict the famous figures and past events of the enchanting city of Beijing, presenting us with a collection of unique urban essays. Here, you will see: the dust of swords and horses, the romantic tales of scholars and beauties—both the thunderous cymbals and drums, and the gentle sipping and singing, with the poignant longing of reality separated by time. They will allow you to experience at the same time the weight of history and its lightness, the past and present of the city. The essays in this book have been scattered across various media and have received extremely strong responses. This book is dedicated to all who love old Beijing.