Six Records of a Floating Life (Complete Two Volumes)

Author: Shen Fu (Qing Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: A Record of a Floating Life is a autobiographical work of life by Shen Fu, a Qing Dynasty scholar. The book is divided into six volumes, each focusing on a different aspect of life:
1. Joy in the Inner Chamber,
2. Leisurely Pleasures,
3. Hardships and Sorrows,
4. Joyful Wanderings,
5. A Journey to Zhongshan,
6. The Way of Health.
Following the of the author and his wife's life, it authentically reflects the various experiences of ordinary people in their domestic life. The language is simple yet heartfelt, vividly portraying the genuine emotions between the couple—harmony like a lute and zither, mutual support in adversity, and the joys and sorrows of life. The work deeply moves readers. Because it is original, unrefined, and spontaneous, it has been loved by readers, admired by scholars, and translated into English to introduce it to audiences abroad.