Li Yu, also known as Li Weng, lived in the Jiangnan area in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. He was a famous dramatist and novelist. At the same time, he was also a life writer with a wonderful taste in life. When he was young, Li Yu also planned to take the imperial examination and become an official. However, after failing in the examination and the great changes in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, he gave up the idea of becoming an official. Li Yu was proud of his talent and chose a life path that was rare for ancient literati, that is, to make a living by selling gifts and writings. He published his own novels, ran a bookstore, and led his own theater troupe to perform in various places. He was a unique economically minded literati in ancient China.
Reader comments
I especially like the part about lyrics and music. Li Yu's views on lyrics are very insightful, which gave me a deeper understanding of opera and novels. Moreover, through this book, I also learned about Li Yu's life experience. He is really a person with a lot of interest in life! Recommended!
I especially like the part about lyrics and music. Li Yu's views on lyrics are very insightful, which gave me a deeper understanding of opera and novels. Moreover, through this book, I also learned about Li Yu's life experience. He is really a person with a lot of interest in life! Recommended!