This book is Shen Congwen's autobiography, recording the author's growing up years in western Hunan. The author looks back on his various experiences from childhood in the countryside to joining the army, truly depicts life in his hometown, and expresses his longing for his relatives. The words are full of the passion and sincerity of life.
This autobiography is the source of all Xiangxi literature such as "Border Town".
Reader comments
Sure enough, those writers who can leave their names in history must have extraordinary experience. After reading this book, I finally understood why I couldn't write articles well because I had too little experience. There was too little to see.
I have always been curious about how Mr. Shen's literary knowledge and literacy were established. He did not have the experience of going to college or studying abroad as his contemporaries, but he wrote masterpieces that will be handed down for generations. After reading this book, I realized that nature is the best teacher and society is the best environment. Of course, one must also have curious eyes and a desire for knowledge. Presumably, Mr. Shen's experience in the first twenty years gave him a solid foundation for writing, physical fitness, and a strong spirit. Later, when he encountered major setbacks, he still became more courageous and eventually achieved great achievements in the study of Chinese clothing. I just want to know in the book, did Mr. Shen, who joined the army, kill anyone? [Laughing][laughing][laughing]
Shen Congwen's autobiography allowed me to see his growth experience in western Hunan and feel his deep love for his hometown. I love the real and vivid characters in his books, and their stories gave me a deeper understanding of that era. The descriptions in the book are full of vitality, making me feel like I am in the mountains and rivers of western Hunan, experiencing the ups and downs of life with those people. This is a great book worth reading again and again!
The era described by the author is far away from ours. From today's perspective, some plots may seem bizarre, absurd, or even horrifying, but we cannot deny that these absurd and nonsense stories all really existed in the past!
A completely unexpected growth experience. Different from other literati, he grew up wildly and became a literati.
Master's pen, beautiful
Very exciting. Nice! I find it very vivid. I like it
The text is simple and natural, the plot is interesting, and it truly reproduces the society, world conditions, and human nature in the era when the author grew up...
The writing is natural and smooth, and the environment picture of a century ago comes into view, which is still meaningful to read now.
Sure enough, those writers who can leave their names in history must have extraordinary experience. After reading this book, I finally understood why I couldn't write articles well because I had too little experience. There was too little to see.
I have always been curious about how Mr. Shen's literary knowledge and literacy were established. He did not have the experience of going to college or studying abroad as his contemporaries, but he wrote masterpieces that will be handed down for generations. After reading this book, I realized that nature is the best teacher and society is the best environment. Of course, one must also have curious eyes and a desire for knowledge. Presumably, Mr. Shen's experience in the first twenty years gave him a solid foundation for writing, physical fitness, and a strong spirit. Later, when he encountered major setbacks, he still became more courageous and eventually achieved great achievements in the study of Chinese clothing. I just want to know in the book, did Mr. Shen, who joined the army, kill anyone? [Laughing][laughing][laughing]
Shen Congwen's autobiography allowed me to see his growth experience in western Hunan and feel his deep love for his hometown. I love the real and vivid characters in his books, and their stories gave me a deeper understanding of that era. The descriptions in the book are full of vitality, making me feel like I am in the mountains and rivers of western Hunan, experiencing the ups and downs of life with those people. This is a great book worth reading again and again!
The era described by the author is far away from ours. From today's perspective, some plots may seem bizarre, absurd, or even horrifying, but we cannot deny that these absurd and nonsense stories all really existed in the past!
A completely unexpected growth experience. Different from other literati, he grew up wildly and became a literati.
Master's pen, beautiful
Very exciting. Nice! I find it very vivid. I like it
The text is simple and natural, the plot is interesting, and it truly reproduces the society, world conditions, and human nature in the era when the author grew up...
The writing is natural and smooth, and the environment picture of a century ago comes into view, which is still meaningful to read now.