Full Translation with Classical and Modern Chinese Comparison: Leisurely Musings

Author: (Qing) Liu Yu
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Publishing Date: 1996-02-01
Features: Liu Yu is a renowned Chinese literary figure over five thousand years. Leisurely Notes is his famous representative work. The famous Qing scholar Yu Huai wrote a preface for this book, saying: "Those who read it will become wise; those who are narrow-minded will become broad-minded; those who are melancholic will become joyful; those who are clumsy will become skillful; those who are gloomy will dance with delight; and those who are ill will recover suddenly." Leisurely Notes enjoys a high reputation in traditional Chinese culture and is highly praised by famous writers such as Zhou Zuoren, Liang Shiqiu, and Lin Yutang. The book is divided into sections such as lyrics and performances, garden design, appearance, living spaces, collectibles, dining, planting, and health preservation, covering various aspects of life such as adornment, garden architecture, furniture and antiques, cooking, flower planting, and medical health. The content is quite rich. However, some parts of the book reflect the vulgar and low tastes of the author. Therefore, readers should adopt a critical and selective attitude when reading this book.