Happiness is an Achievement: Lin Yutang's Interpretation of Life Wisdom

Author: Xie Youxiang
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Lin Yutang was a 20th-century Chinese writer and scholar with a significant international reputation. With his genius and profound knowledge that truly blended the cultures of China and the world, as well as the past and present, he created an exceptionally rich cultural and literary heritage for the world in his limited life of over a decade. Lin Yutang's life wisdom affirms the intrinsic value of the human spirit and insists that life is a sensation, and happiness and joy are also sensations—an individualized state of mind. Thus, it emphasizes the meaning of seeking inwardly. It highlights the role and power of the human spirit to adjust and elevate life, alleviate suffering, and beautify existence. This book provides a relatively comprehensive summary of Lin Yutang's life wisdom, while also expanding the scope widely, drawing from a broad range of sources and placing the subject within a broader cultural context. The main structure of the book is composed of multiple articles already published by the author in journals such as Literary Review, Studies in Modern Chinese Literature, and Sun Yat-sen University Journal, with substantial content added. In terms of language expression, certain simplifications have been made to enhance the book's readability and better meet the reading expectations of the audience.