Old Things in the South of the City (Talking About Old Times)

Name: Old Things in the South of the City (Talking About Old Times)
Author: Lin Haiyin

城南旧事（漫说旧时光）

by Lin Haiyin (林海音)

Status: Completed
Length: 75k Words
Updated: 2y ago
Source: Fanqie

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Synopsis

This book is a collection of autobiographical short stories based on the author's life from seven to thirteen years old. Through Yingzi's childish eyes, the book looks at the joys, sorrows, joys and sorrows of the adult world. Its light sadness and deep lovesickness have infected generations of readers. Wu Yigong adapted it into a movie of the same name in the early 1980s, which was a huge success and won many awards including the "Golden Rooster Award".

Reader comments

The book "Old Things in the South of the City" is like a light prose poem, which reminds me of my childhood. The author uses simple words to tell the world in Yingzi's eyes. The joys, sorrows, joys and sorrows seem to be the stories experienced by my relatives and friends around me. I can feel her sadness and lovesickness, and I cherish my current life even more. This is not only a book, but also a wonderful memory.
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