Beijing Nostalgia

Author: Qi Rushan
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Beijing Nostalgia gazes endlessly at its hometown and homeland, filled with longing for stories and people. His deep affection for his Beijing is unparalleled—why? A single volume of nostalgia offers insights for your collection. The book includes five works, all focused on the "old Beijing." Whether it's the grand portrayal of the ancient capital (Beijing), the gentle depiction of folk customs (Beijing Nostalgia), or the easily gathered anecdotes (Beijing Minor Folklore), all are truly beautiful, even in their imperfections. Beijing Nostalgia: On Peking Opera, A Study of Beijing Opera Illustrations, delve into the pursuit and preservation of the art form. Left on the page for today are keys to door locks, waiting for those who seek passage, and for those who aim to excel. It is a work of depth among nostalgia pieces, and a work of erudition among regional studies. Qi Rushan, in his twilight years, indulged in nostalgia—how could he not write if it brought him no peace? Remember the wind of Beijing, rising to fill the nation with joy; the land of Beijing, handfuls of five-colored earth. Even if one merely seeks to understand a reconstructed Beijing city and its unadorned people, this book is worth reading. Moreover, with friends coming from afar, Beijing has long been the capital where east meets west. As Confucius said: "To review the past and learn the new makes one a teacher."