Folk Xiangxi

Author: Long Yingchun
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This is the author's second work about Western Hunan. As a native of Western Hunan, the author immersed herself in the deep mountain villages and towns of seven counties in Western Hunan, seeking out folk landscapes, artisans from various trades, and depicting local customs and traditions. The content is extensive, and the writing style echoes the legacy of Shen Congwen's Xiang Xing San Ji. This book is another masterpiece, the result of Long Yingchun pouring three years of her heart and soul into it. Compared to her previous work Reading Western Hunan, she gets closer to the land of Western Hunan, touches the hearts of its people, and delves into its breathtaking landscapes. Behind the scenery lies a vibrant tapestry of culture, embracing the vast land, and pursuing the homeland of the soul! A contemporary Xiang Xing San Ji after Shen Congwen, an authentic journey into the countryside, and a precious record of the ethnic folk culture of Western Hunan. Long Yingchun, a female writer from Western Hunan, takes you on a quest to discover the magnificent world of Western Hunan's folk traditions, joining in the paper dance and experiencing the enchanting beauty of the Miao and Tujia ethnic groups!