A Real Lu Xiaoman: Beauty and Sorrow

Author: Liu Sihui
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Liu Haisu said: She wrote quatrains in classical poetry with freshness and charm, reflecting the characteristics of Ming and Qing poetry; when writing prose, she was subtle and graceful, very beautiful; her meticulous flower paintings and ink landscapes showed the tradition of Song Dynasty court paintings; her modernist novels were humorous and straightforward. Su Xuelin said: Xiao Man had been bedridden for years, and when we visited her, she was also on her sickbed. I remember her pale face with a greenish tint, her messy hair, and her teeth had all fallen out, without replacement. Her gums were also black, showing her deep addiction. Hu Shi said: She is a sight not to be missed. Fu Bozhi said: She lives up to her reputation, a true Eastern talent; though nearing her half-century mark, her charm remains. Liang Qichao said to Liang Sicheng and Lin Weiyin: I see him finding such a companion for her again. I fear her future pain will be even greater, so I hope she can awaken and avoid being tormented to death by him. But I fear I am just being overly compassionate. Xu Zhimo said: Man's body worries me. 24 hours a day, she doesn't have half a day of comfort, and I don't have half a day of peace. Yu Dafu said: Xiao Man is kind, gentle, and loyal, while Zhimo is passionate and sincere. When they met, sparks naturally flew, burning everything around them, regardless of Confucian ethics or family traditions. Liang Shiqiu said: My views on marriage and divorce are simple—they are matters between the two people involved, not the business of others. Most people enjoy discussing others' marital ups and downs, but the actual circumstances are often not well-known. This book is suitable for scholars and enthusiasts of modern Chinese literature, modern Chinese women's history, modern Chinese marriage history, as well as supporters or opponents of "Xiao Zhi's charm," and middle and high school students.