Moon over the lotus pond

Author: Zhu Ziqing
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: I think this is just right—sleeping deeply is essential, but short naps also have their own charm. Every time I reread Pei Xian's prose, I recall the joy of listening to him chat. It covers everything from ancient to modern, from China to the world, vast and boundless, without pretense yet full of charm. —Ye Shengtao
Zhu Ziqing's prose mostly draws emotions from scenery, weaving feelings into the narrative and description of things. The Background is a famous prose piece since the May Fourth Movement, widely circulated. With just a few strokes of white, it conveys profound emotions. The Qinhuai River under the Boat Sounds and Lantern Shadows, Traces of Wenzhou, and Moonlight over the Lotus Pond are rich and poetic, filled with artistic charm. He values emotions and excels at cherishing and capturing them. His lyrical prose is always heartfelt yet restrained, like both heavy makeup and light makeup—always fitting. Reading it feels fresh and natural, like a gentle breeze on the face and the aroma of green tea.
(Note: The original text contains a typo in the second instance of The Background. It should be The Background. I have retained the typo as it appears in the original.)