Six Chapters of a Floating Life (recommended by Wang Han, Translated by Zhang Jiawei)
by Shen Fu
About This Novel
"Six Chapters of a Floating Life" is an autobiographical prose novel. The book records the joy of the boudoir, the harmonious harmony of the piano and the piano, and the deep affection; it records leisurely elegance, the character of a poor man, his likes and dislikes; it records the ups and downs of life, difficulties and separations, and the human condition of the world; it records travels to various places, scenic spots, and anecdotes. The author uses simple writing style to describe the experience of most of his life. The contrast between joy and sorrow is truly moving. The book describes that he and his wife Chen Yun had similar interests and deep love as a couple, and were willing to live a life of commoners and vegetarians. However, due to the suffering of poverty, their ideals were finally shattered and they experienced the pain of life and death.
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A hundred years later, some people still envy
The love between the two is as plain as a cup of tea, not much, but refreshing.
Thrush eyebrows in the morning, warm porridge in the evening, the delicate and sticky life is still profound. Maybe you can't understand Chen Yun's mentality of being willing to be wronged without fighting, and taking concubines for his husband without being upset. It's really enviable to see each other as if we were old friends, and the love that has become a book is really enviable. And if the morning becomes green silk and the evening becomes snow, how can I live up to Tathagata and live up to you?
When I first read it, I couldn't understand that Yun Niang took concubines for her husband and also acted as a matchmaker herself... Who could do that nowadays?
There is nothing more beautiful than this love
I don't know how many times I have read this book, and every time it brings tears to my eyes, and I feel moved and touched. I can't imagine how the love between Shen Fu and Yun Niang took root in feudal society; I can't even imagine how Shen Fu was indifferent to fame and fortune all his life and went against the wind when people were chasing away fame and fortune. What gave him the courage to stay away from filth and travel to the end of the world with his sword? What gave him an eternal and noble soul that transcended time and space? I have always wondered whether at a certain moment Shen Fu and Yun Niang were composing poems to each other under the moonlight, and they would be forever frozen in the picture of time and space. Touch it with your hand and it disappears. However, they were still talking and laughing in that illusory world, forgetting the heartbreaking pain of the moment of farewell, forgetting the indifference of human relationships, and only remembering the time "we" spent together. More than 200 years ago, it was not that far away. When Shen Fu visited the beautiful scenery of his motherland, did he miss Yun Niang and lament the time? And here I am today, as a descendant more than 200 years later, still sighing and confused. Sigh his sighs, be confused by his confusion... And at least I have understood that their love is sweeter than all the idol dramas today...
The happiest thing about Shen Fu is that he has a virtuous and gentle wife. Although the couple had a deep love for each other, I think he had both the rottenness of a scholar and the cowardice of a scholar. This was probably because of the doting of his parents and wife, who made him live like a child, which eventually led to the death of his family and the separation of his wife and children. I really feel sorry for Yun Niang, relying on people like duckweed.
The Six Notes of a Floating Life originally had six notes: Notes of Joy in the Boudoir, Notes of Leisure, Notes of Sorrows in Ups and Downs, Notes of Joyful Travels, Notes of Zhongshan Calendar, and Notes of Health Preservation. The first four notes are preserved today. Even so, it is not interesting to read.
It's a rare good book. It's a pity that you and I are too impetuous and there are too few people who understand books.
The one I love, even though I am ugly, I don't mind it
After thinking about it, I finally understand why Yun Niang is said to be the cutest woman in the history of literature. After reading it, I fell in love with this love story between Shen Sanbai and Yun Niang. There is not much excitement, but there is just a steady flow of water, and there is no lack of interest in life. Occasionally, I listen to the flowers blooming and falling in front of the court, recite poems and make jokes, and tease each other from time to time. This is what I pursue and want to have.
As far as I'm concerned, Yun Niang's style is the top sign of Cancer. I wonder which Cancer would not love someone with all their heart and soul without much feedback? As for Yun Niang, she is lucky and shares the same interests with you, so good!
floating life
Floating life, as written in the lyrics, half of our lives are you and me, half of our lives are happy, and the other half of our lives are rough and desolate. Separation between wife and husband is a painful part of life. Love grows in life, but attachment disappears.
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Official(188)Scraped 21d ago
A hundred years later, some people still envy
The love between the two is as plain as a cup of tea, not much, but refreshing.
Thrush eyebrows in the morning, warm porridge in the evening, the delicate and sticky life is still profound. Maybe you can't understand Chen Yun's mentality of being willing to be wronged without fighting, and taking concubines for his husband without being upset. It's really enviable to see each other as if we were old friends, and the love that has become a book is really enviable. And if the morning becomes green silk and the evening becomes snow, how can I live up to Tathagata and live up to you?
When I first read it, I couldn't understand that Yun Niang took concubines for her husband and also acted as a matchmaker herself... Who could do that nowadays?
There is nothing more beautiful than this love
I don't know how many times I have read this book, and every time it brings tears to my eyes, and I feel moved and touched. I can't imagine how the love between Shen Fu and Yun Niang took root in feudal society; I can't even imagine how Shen Fu was indifferent to fame and fortune all his life and went against the wind when people were chasing away fame and fortune. What gave him the courage to stay away from filth and travel to the end of the world with his sword? What gave him an eternal and noble soul that transcended time and space? I have always wondered whether at a certain moment Shen Fu and Yun Niang were composing poems to each other under the moonlight, and they would be forever frozen in the picture of time and space. Touch it with your hand and it disappears. However, they were still talking and laughing in that illusory world, forgetting the heartbreaking pain of the moment of farewell, forgetting the indifference of human relationships, and only remembering the time "we" spent together. More than 200 years ago, it was not that far away. When Shen Fu visited the beautiful scenery of his motherland, did he miss Yun Niang and lament the time? And here I am today, as a descendant more than 200 years later, still sighing and confused. Sigh his sighs, be confused by his confusion... And at least I have understood that their love is sweeter than all the idol dramas today...
The happiest thing about Shen Fu is that he has a virtuous and gentle wife. Although the couple had a deep love for each other, I think he had both the rottenness of a scholar and the cowardice of a scholar. This was probably because of the doting of his parents and wife, who made him live like a child, which eventually led to the death of his family and the separation of his wife and children. I really feel sorry for Yun Niang, relying on people like duckweed.
The Six Notes of a Floating Life originally had six notes: Notes of Joy in the Boudoir, Notes of Leisure, Notes of Sorrows in Ups and Downs, Notes of Joyful Travels, Notes of Zhongshan Calendar, and Notes of Health Preservation. The first four notes are preserved today. Even so, it is not interesting to read.
It's a rare good book. It's a pity that you and I are too impetuous and there are too few people who understand books.
The one I love, even though I am ugly, I don't mind it
After thinking about it, I finally understand why Yun Niang is said to be the cutest woman in the history of literature. After reading it, I fell in love with this love story between Shen Sanbai and Yun Niang. There is not much excitement, but there is just a steady flow of water, and there is no lack of interest in life. Occasionally, I listen to the flowers blooming and falling in front of the court, recite poems and make jokes, and tease each other from time to time. This is what I pursue and want to have.
As far as I'm concerned, Yun Niang's style is the top sign of Cancer. I wonder which Cancer would not love someone with all their heart and soul without much feedback? As for Yun Niang, she is lucky and shares the same interests with you, so good!
floating life
Floating life, as written in the lyrics, half of our lives are you and me, half of our lives are happy, and the other half of our lives are rough and desolate. Separation between wife and husband is a painful part of life. Love grows in life, but attachment disappears.
