"Gu Zuo Ji" contains fifty-four articles by Zhi'an, most of which are related to books, either about the writer's writings or about book reviews. The book includes reviews and textual research on modern literary writers and their works such as the Zhou Brothers, Zhang Ailing, Fei Ming, and Qian Mu; it also includes appreciation and reading of foreign literature, history, and artistic works from Japan, France, and Russia; there is also a chapter on "literary heart" and talks about the author's experience in buying books, reading, writing, and editing books. From ancient times to the present, regardless of whether they are Chinese or foreign, Zang talks about worldly affairs and academic theories. He reveals his temperament in his natural and relaxed nature, and his accumulation in his introverted simplicity. This is a good interpretation of the reading concept of "viewing reading as a process of recognition of truth and creation".
Reader comments
The content of this book is very rich, and the author Zhi'an has unique insights into many writers and works. His comments are objective and pertinent, allowing readers to understand the strengths of the work as well as pointing out its shortcomings. Moreover, he also combines his own experiences and feelings when making evaluations, which makes people feel very cordial. I think this book is very suitable for friends who like reading and can inspire us to think more deeply about literary works.
The content of this book is very rich, and the author Zhi'an has unique insights into many writers and works. His comments are objective and pertinent, allowing readers to understand the strengths of the work as well as pointing out its shortcomings. Moreover, he also combines his own experiences and feelings when making evaluations, which makes people feel very cordial. I think this book is very suitable for friends who like reading and can inspire us to think more deeply about literary works.