Essays and Reflections: Stirring the Waters of Life

Name: Essays and Reflections: Stirring the Waters of Life
Author: Tian Debang

散文随笔集：搅动生活之水

by Tian Debang (田德邦)

Status: Completed
Length: 249k Words
Genre: Urban
Subgenre: Urban Everyday
Updated: 1y ago
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This is a rich and nourishing collection of essays, divided into four volumes: “Fragrant Grass by the Heart’s Lake,” “When Feelings Run Deep,” “Ripples of History,” and “Reflections of Mountains and Rivers.” Many of the essays have been widely reprinted in newspapers, magazines, and online, and quite a few have made a lasting impression on readers. The prose is enduring, the ideas profound, and the writing full of charm. Some pieces are concise without being simplistic; others are ornate without becoming cloying. Many express what readers have wanted to say but never did, or could not put clearly into words. The breadth of vision and openness of thought make for a refreshing read. This is an excellent book for adults seeking pleasure and self-cultivation, and a model for students to learn from and emulate. Several of the essays have appeared as modern prose reading passages on middle school Chinese exams published by education presses in Jiangsu and other provinces. Others have been used as reference materials by high school Chinese teachers.

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