Chang'an is Like a Moon Since Ancient Times (looking at China Through Foreign Eyes)
by K
About This Novel
"A Moon in Chang'an from Ancient Times" selects the reminiscence essays about his hometown Tokyo and his "second hometown" Beijing from "The Complete Works of Shintaro Okuno" to tell Mr. Okuno's nostalgia for the two places. When he wrote about Tokyo, he mainly described his childhood family life, his ignorance in adolescence, and his study experience in his youth. The memories about his wife, parents, grandmother, and grandfather expressed his deep affection for his family. He writes about China with a look of exploration, appreciation and longing. He walked through the grassy alleys of the ancient capital of Beijing, missing the fragrance of jasmine in Sioux City, and lamenting the glory and death of women such as Yang Yuhuan and Yu Xuanji in the glory of the Tang Dynasty. Tokyo and Beijing, ancient people and modern people, share the same moonlight. The author recalls the past, expresses himself, and feels the joys and sorrows of the world.
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