Liang Shiqiu's Prose (Illustrated Treasure Edition)

Author: Liang Shiqiu
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Publishing Date: 2005-12-01
Features: The beauty of prose and the elegance of illustrations complement each other, making it both a masterpiece for appreciation and a premium choice for collection. Chinese prose has a long and rich tradition. Over thousands of years, prose writing, whether expressive, reflective, descriptive, or nostalgic, has reflected the changes of the times and the emotions of people. These fine traditions of Chinese prose have not only been fully inherited in the new literature of the 20th century but have also continued to innovate and develop. To showcase the achievements of Chinese prose creation since the 20th century, we edited and published the "Treasured Anthology of Chinese Prose" in the early 21st century, totaling thirty volumes. Five years have passed, and we have further refined this into the "Illustrated Treasured Anthology of Chinese Prose," consisting of sixteen volumes. After careful selection, this series not only adds over 50,000 new words per volume but also includes several precious photographs reflecting the author's life journey. Truly, the beauty of prose and the elegance of illustrations complement each other, making it both a masterpiece for appreciation and a premium choice for collection.
Liang Shiqiu's prose works are rich in content, diverse in themes, ingeniously crafted, and exquisitely written. His language is humorous, his insights profound, and his style serene, fully demonstrating his literary prowess and rich life experiences. From one perspective, his works reflect the author's thoughts and emotions as well as his creative style. Born in Beijing in January 1903, Liang Shiqiu was originally from Hang County, Zhejiang (now Yuhang). In 1923, he graduated from Tsinghua University and went abroad to study English and British literature. Upon returning to China in 1926, he taught at several universities in the north and south. In the 1930s, he became a key member of the famous literary group "The Crescent Society." In 1938, he moved to Sichuan and resided in Beibei, Chongqing. In 1948, he went to Shanghai, then Guangzhou, and finally Taiwan, where he remained until his passing in November 1987. As a typical modern free intellectual in China, Liang Shiqiu wrote "at leisure for self-entertainment, writing freely without constraint," leaving behind a legacy that has left later generations in awe, including works such as Winter Night Grass Commentaries, The Art of Insulting, The Discipline of Literature, Collected Prejudices, Critical Essays on Literature, My Little Studio, On Xu Zhimo, Eight Years at Tsinghua, Miscellaneous Writings from Autumn Studio, Reminiscences of Autumn Studio, Dreams of Huayuan, A Collection of Essays, Liang Shiqiu's Notes, The White Cat Prince and Other Stories, Discussions on Eating in My Little Studio, A History of English Literature, and the Chinese translation of The Complete Works of Shakespeare.
Liang Shiqiu's eldest daughter, Ms. Liang Wenqian, once told me: "My father's works have been published in numerous versions, both large and small, in China and have remained bestsellers. Among them, My Little Studio has over 300 versions both domestically and internationally, which fully demonstrates the deep affection of readers for his works."