Mountains and rivers are desolate

Author: Song Hao
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book discusses everything from the pre-Qin period to the late Qing Dynasty, from emperors, generals, scholars, and courtesans to monks, hermits, and recluses. It covers history, poetry, painting, calligraphy, philosophy, and technology. I deeply understand that such ambition stems from the fearless and energetic spirit of youth, and this boldness comes from his meticulous study and thoughtful reflection on historical and literary classics, which are all extremely valuable. However, this kind of grandeur also makes some of the arguments in the text somewhat reckless, and the historical materials are perhaps selectively consulted and quoted under preconceptions, taking the part for the whole and inevitably lacking a comprehensive perspective, tending toward the "six classics interpreting me" trend. This book is a collection of essays that interviews and evaluates the "notable figures" of the past and present, bringing together the past and the present in a glimpse and offering profound reflections on history and reality, as well as a certain gentle comfort for the busy lives of people.