After drinking -- a woman who collects Xu Zhimo's emotional diaries

Author: Ling Shuhua
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This series of books differs from previous versions in its selection and design. Instead of merely reading and reflecting on the text, it emphasizes the 'visual reading,' 'aesthetic reading,' 'emotional reading,' and 'nostalgic reading' of literary classics. While appreciating the works, readers also enjoy aesthetic and visual pleasures. The book is accompanied by numerous illustrations, interpreting the meaning of the works through a combination of text and images. For example, in Bing Xin's prose "Past Events," the page features rippling spring water and fluttering swallows to contrast the author's sorrow and nostalgia before leaving for her studies in the United States. Each book in the series has a consistent color scheme, reflecting the author's style through color variations. Ling Shuhua uses the shade of indigo silk to embody her elegance, quietness, and ladylike charm. The book also includes rich background materials as 'side notes,' such as Ling Shuhua's friendship with Xu Zhimo, to help readers understand the author's literary activities and creative intentions, enabling a deeper and more detailed comprehension of the works.
This book selects prose and fiction by Ling Shuhua, a renowned female writer and painter in modern Chinese literature, totaling approximately 100,000 words. Examples include "The Temple of Flowers," "After Drinking," "Notes on Penang," "Climbing Mount Fuji," "How We View Chinese Painting," and "Praise for Dunhuang." The selection aims to provide contemporary readers, especially young people in mainland China, with a relatively comprehensive understanding of Ling Shuhua. Another distinctive feature of the book is that it pairs the texts with historical photographs and sketches, accompanied by relevant captions and background information. These include her studies at Yanjing University, participation in the Beijing Art Club, interactions with literary and academic figures, and her life as an overseas resident. This helps readers gain a general understanding of the author's life and literary activities, as well as a deeper appreciation of the related works.