Moonlit Lotus Pond - Classics of Famous Writers' Prose

Author: Zhu Ziqing
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: I think this is just right—sound sleep is essential, but short naps also have their own charm. Every time I reread Pei Xian’s essays, I recall the joy of listening to him chat leisurely. Topics range from ancient to modern, from China to the world, without pretense yet full of charm.—Ye Shengtao
Zhu Ziqing’s essays mostly draw emotions from scenery, weaving feelings into the descriptions of things. The Background is a famous essay since the May Fourth Movement, widely circulated. With just a few strokes of plain writing, it conveys profound emotions. Qiang River at Night (Jiang Sheng Deng Ying Li De Qin Huai He), Traces of Wenzhou (Wen Zhou De Zong Ji), and Moonlight over the Lotus Pond (He Tang Yue Se) are grand and rich, filled with poetic charm. He values emotions, excels at cherishing and capturing them. His lyrical essays are heartfelt yet restrained—like both heavy and light makeup always looking perfect. Reading them feels fresh and natural, like a gentle breeze on the face or the aroma of green tea.