Rereading Li Yu's Complete Works: Leisurely Notes on the Sublime

Author: (Qing) Li Yu, edited by Grand Canal, written by Ke Ping
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: When it comes to Li Yu, he was initially almost a topic of conversation among men, somewhat private, about how to select women, about the versions of The Golden Lotus, and so on, all thought to be secrets. But later, it was discovered that more and more people liked Li Yu, not just men, but women also admired him. Can it be said that liking Li Yu almost stems from a man's instinct? Because Li Yu was a person who loved life and lived it artistically. What made him outstanding was his ability to write about life experiences in an artistic way, which was also what set him apart from many other romantic scholars. Lin Yutang once said when talking about The Solitary Joy of Life: "Another important part of Li Lako's works is dedicated to the study of the joys of life, a miniature guide to the art of Chinese living, covering everything from living rooms and gardens, interior decoration, partition walls, women's dressing rooms, to the art of beauty, cooking, and a series of delicacies. The methods of seeking joy for the rich and the poor, the ways to alleviate sorrow and boredom throughout the year, the moderation of sexual life, and the prevention and treatment of diseases."