"Old Stories in the South of the City" is a well-known autobiographical novel written by Taiwanese literary grandmother Lin Haiyin. The book traces the past events in the South of Beijing in the 1920s and 1930s from a child's clear perspective. In the book, Yingzi sees the joys and sorrows of the world with childish eyes, and feels the warmth and warmth of human relationships with a pure heart, forming a sharp contrast. This outlines the innocence and kindness that will never fade away in people's hearts. And the various descriptions of the personnel and scenery of old Beijing reflect the historical style of an era. It has strong historical value and social significance. The combination of the two makes "Old Things in the South of the City" a recognized masterpiece of nostalgia literature. The paper is filled with a touch of sadness and poetry, which has moved generations of readers. In 1999, "Old Stories in the South of the City" was selected by Asia Weekly as one of the top 100 Chinese novels of the 20th century. It won the "Literary Contribution Award" of the second May 4th Award, and the German version won many awards such as the "Blue Cobra Award" for youth literature from Switzerland. It has become an immortal literary classic that has been best-selling for decades.
Reader comments
This book is very contagious. The author allows us to see the changes of that era and people's lives through the perspective of children. The characters in the book are all vivid, and their actions and emotions are relatable. Moreover, Lin Haiyin's writing is beautiful, full of poetry, and intoxicating. This is not only a book suitable for children to read, but also suitable for adults to reminisce about the past. In short, "Old Things in the South of the City" is a good book worth reading!
This book is very contagious. The author allows us to see the changes of that era and people's lives through the perspective of children. The characters in the book are all vivid, and their actions and emotions are relatable. Moreover, Lin Haiyin's writing is beautiful, full of poetry, and intoxicating. This is not only a book suitable for children to read, but also suitable for adults to reminisce about the past. In short, "Old Things in the South of the City" is a good book worth reading!