Old things

Author: Qian Minquan
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The author, Qian Minquan, is a unique collector in Shanghai. The book records his memories from the process of collecting, as well as his reflections on the ordinary stories and small moments of his past life. These memories, left behind by time, are not only the marks of the author's life but also a microcosm of the life of a generation. Although the younger generation of us has no experience of those past events, the stories in the book are as fresh as flowing water, captivating and nostalgic. The author, Qian Minquan, is a well-known amateur collector in Shanghai, and the book narrates his interesting experiences over the decades. The articles in the book are not long, some even very short, but they all involve the author's own experiences and familiar people. Reading this book, you can learn about the author's childhood curiosity, teenage dreams, youthful struggles, and midlife struggles. These past events are just as the author says: "They are deeply engraved in my memory, clear as if they happened just yesterday. At this moment, I realize how fleeting life is, how precious time is, and how sweet the past is." The author, Qian Minquan, is a unique collector in Shanghai, and the book records his memories from the process of collecting, as well as his reflections on the ordinary stories and small moments of his past life. These memories, left behind by time, are not only the marks of the author's life but also a microcosm of the life of a generation. Although the younger generation of us has no experience of those past events, the stories in the book are as fresh as flowing water, captivating and nostalgic.