"Taking a Bath" is a novel written by Yang Jiang. The novel is based on the first ideological reform movement of intellectuals after liberation, and tells the exploration and changes in the spiritual world of intellectuals in the early days of liberation in Peking. This group of intellectuals includes those who stayed in the country after liberation, some who returned from Britain, the United States, France and Russia to join the bright future, some are writers, some are literary and art cadres from the liberated areas, and some have just graduated from university, etc., With different purposes and their own concerns. Yang Jiang uses her always calm and restrained writing style to describe their various mentalities, situations and disputes between them. The novel presents a true historical record and also describes various situations in the world.
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Focusing on the ideological reform movement of intellectuals in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, it uses the Literary Research Society as the stage to depict vivid characters such as Yu Nan, Yao Mi, and Xu Yancheng. It shows the complex inner thoughts and various ways of life of intellectuals, and fully exposes the weaknesses, desires and struggles of human nature. The narrative rhythm is slow, the text is simple and plain yet humorous, and rhetorical techniques such as line drawing, metaphor, and irony are used skillfully, forming a plain and pretty writing style. Compared with the works of the same period, it does not have intense emotional catharsis, but reveals the impact of the movement on intellectuals in a gentle and restrained attitude, which is thought-provoking.
Although I don't like drinking, when I mention the old wine, it seems to be mellow enough to make people who don't like drinking get intoxicated. I recently read "Taking a Bath" by Mr. Yang Jiang, and it seems that the impression it leaves on people can be described as old wine.
In my opinion, even though the love between Yao Mi and Xu Yancheng was strangled in the cradle, it is still sad but not sad. Although the marriage of Xu Yancheng and Du Lilin has flaws, it is still better than the general public. Wanying and Yu Nan's families are not only troubled, but they also work together happily.
People who understand will not act arbitrarily, but people who understand can still make up for the omissions. There is no need to trouble others, and there is no need to force yourself. That is to say, you can stay in the middle of things, but you can also step back and stay on the outside. Therefore, being able to do things with ease lies in not being greedy or delusional.
I fell in love with this writer even more because of the novel "Taking a Bath". She wrote and left behind such works, which go beyond heart-rending warnings and earnest preaching. It is like a trickle, moisturizing things silently, exhausting the possibilities of life within the limitations of a single drink.
Done in one go! Each character has its own characteristics. After reading the whole story, it was relaxing and not tragic, but I vaguely felt that there was an indescribable grayness in that time and era! Mr. Yang Jiang grasped it very accurately, witty, humorous and light-hearted. Gives people a wonderful experience! [Praise]
The writing style of the book "Taking a Bath" is real and delicate, and the writing style is smooth and natural. The characters in the book each have their own characteristics, which impressed me deeply. Especially the protagonist Yao Mi, I like her strength and kindness when facing the difficulties of life. This book shows the social scene of that special era by describing the life of intellectuals. It is a good book worth reading.
Yancheng and Yao Mi are more than just friends. They are not yet satisfied lovers. They are unwilling to be friends and dare not fall in love. They don't want to end, but they haven't started yet. I had no choice but to make a tacit understanding and give each other the care like a lover in the name of a close friend.
Everyone's handiwork. The description is vivid and detailed. Depicting characters is penetrating.
The writing is delicate and the personality traits of each character are vividly depicted. Xu Yancheng had a mental affair, right? The relationship with Yao Mi was a bit heart-wrenching; the ideological reforms in the early stages of the construction of New China caused people to have a mental breakdown. "Taking a bath" may be to wash away the trauma in the soul, making people "reborn" and look brand new.
Beautiful and interestingly written
A good book with a strong sense of the times. Only those who have personally experienced it can describe it.
Yancheng and Yao Mi have a deep love for each other!
Every detail is humane and sophisticated! Very subtle and vivid!
The description is delicate and vivid, worthy of everyone
A good book always leaves people with the impression that there is still more to it, and they think there is still a long story to come, but why does it end so suddenly?
Vivid and detailed description
Master level works
Yang Jiang is a Zhiming scholar, and her articles have the style of Qian Zhongshu.
The story of the early days of liberation would be interesting to make into a TV series.
Character creation is distinctive and delicate
A few light and skillful strokes are so expressive.
A wise man never falls in love
It might be better to get rid of Xu Yao's feelings
The writing is smooth and vivid, and the plot is real and touching. Mr. Yang Jiang is a successful writer!
The characters are described delicately, and the writing style reveals Mr. Yang Jiang's gentleness.
The content is very exciting, and you can also see the shadows of the characters in the besieged city. The couple who hold the case together make the characters in the novel lifelike and vivid. It is a book that you will read again and again.
The language is concise, humorous and worth reading.
Focusing on the ideological reform movement of intellectuals in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, it uses the Literary Research Society as the stage to depict vivid characters such as Yu Nan, Yao Mi, and Xu Yancheng. It shows the complex inner thoughts and various ways of life of intellectuals, and fully exposes the weaknesses, desires and struggles of human nature. The narrative rhythm is slow, the text is simple and plain yet humorous, and rhetorical techniques such as line drawing, metaphor, and irony are used skillfully, forming a plain and pretty writing style. Compared with the works of the same period, it does not have intense emotional catharsis, but reveals the impact of the movement on intellectuals in a gentle and restrained attitude, which is thought-provoking.
Although I don't like drinking, when I mention the old wine, it seems to be mellow enough to make people who don't like drinking get intoxicated. I recently read "Taking a Bath" by Mr. Yang Jiang, and it seems that the impression it leaves on people can be described as old wine. In my opinion, even though the love between Yao Mi and Xu Yancheng was strangled in the cradle, it is still sad but not sad. Although the marriage of Xu Yancheng and Du Lilin has flaws, it is still better than the general public. Wanying and Yu Nan's families are not only troubled, but they also work together happily. People who understand will not act arbitrarily, but people who understand can still make up for the omissions. There is no need to trouble others, and there is no need to force yourself. That is to say, you can stay in the middle of things, but you can also step back and stay on the outside. Therefore, being able to do things with ease lies in not being greedy or delusional. I fell in love with this writer even more because of the novel "Taking a Bath". She wrote and left behind such works, which go beyond heart-rending warnings and earnest preaching. It is like a trickle, moisturizing things silently, exhausting the possibilities of life within the limitations of a single drink.
Done in one go! Each character has its own characteristics. After reading the whole story, it was relaxing and not tragic, but I vaguely felt that there was an indescribable grayness in that time and era! Mr. Yang Jiang grasped it very accurately, witty, humorous and light-hearted. Gives people a wonderful experience! [Praise]
The writing style of the book "Taking a Bath" is real and delicate, and the writing style is smooth and natural. The characters in the book each have their own characteristics, which impressed me deeply. Especially the protagonist Yao Mi, I like her strength and kindness when facing the difficulties of life. This book shows the social scene of that special era by describing the life of intellectuals. It is a good book worth reading.
Yancheng and Yao Mi are more than just friends. They are not yet satisfied lovers. They are unwilling to be friends and dare not fall in love. They don't want to end, but they haven't started yet. I had no choice but to make a tacit understanding and give each other the care like a lover in the name of a close friend.
Everyone's handiwork. The description is vivid and detailed. Depicting characters is penetrating.
The writing is delicate and the personality traits of each character are vividly depicted. Xu Yancheng had a mental affair, right? The relationship with Yao Mi was a bit heart-wrenching; the ideological reforms in the early stages of the construction of New China caused people to have a mental breakdown. "Taking a bath" may be to wash away the trauma in the soul, making people "reborn" and look brand new.
Beautiful and interestingly written
A good book with a strong sense of the times. Only those who have personally experienced it can describe it.
Yancheng and Yao Mi have a deep love for each other!
Every detail is humane and sophisticated! Very subtle and vivid!
The description is delicate and vivid, worthy of everyone
A good book always leaves people with the impression that there is still more to it, and they think there is still a long story to come, but why does it end so suddenly?
Vivid and detailed description
Master level works
Yang Jiang is a Zhiming scholar, and her articles have the style of Qian Zhongshu.
The story of the early days of liberation would be interesting to make into a TV series.
Character creation is distinctive and delicate
A few light and skillful strokes are so expressive.
A wise man never falls in love It might be better to get rid of Xu Yao's feelings
The writing is smooth and vivid, and the plot is real and touching. Mr. Yang Jiang is a successful writer!
The characters are described delicately, and the writing style reveals Mr. Yang Jiang's gentleness.
The content is very exciting, and you can also see the shadows of the characters in the besieged city. The couple who hold the case together make the characters in the novel lifelike and vivid. It is a book that you will read again and again.
The language is concise, humorous and worth reading.