Elephant Walk Series -- Performance and Observation

Author: Wang Kailin
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: An elephant strolling across the plains embodies a richly symbolic posture: steady and deliberate in its steps, composed and leisurely in demeanor. Naming this series "Elephants Strolling" serves two purposes: first, it aligns with the name of the Elephant Publishing House, which actively supported the publication of this series, and second, it aims to reflect the distinctive characteristics of this series in its selection of authors and thematic scope. The authors, whether gazing at the world or introspecting, come from diverse fields and writing styles, yet they share a similar historical perspective, outlook on life, and spirit of realism.
Each volume of the "Elephants Strolling" series contains an unequal number of books, with each volume focusing on a specific theme, typically around 80,000 words in length. The content, style, and form are relatively free, diversity, and may include essays, book reviews, letters, autobiographies, memoirs, translations, and more, depending on the author's unique traits and the thematic focus of each work. While gradually releasing new works by seasoned writers, this series will also dedicate greater enthusiasm to showcasing the outstanding contributions of middle-aged and young authors. With their sharp minds and unique knowledge structures, these new voices often bring unexpected surprises to readers.
This book is one of the series, featuring forty-two essays that, from the perspectives of history, reality, and life, ultimately form a tight connection around the concepts of "thinking" and "action." The collection includes Wang Kailin's essays such as "The Big Talker Among Scholars," "Laughter at the Dining Table," "The Art of Handshakes," "The Role of Morality," and "The Story of a Rose," among others.