"Five Thousand Years of Talented Scholars" is a long poetic scroll that runs through the history of Chinese civilization. It selects more than 60 of the most representative literary giants and uses a dual-line method of interweaving life narratives and poetry appreciation to reveal the soul codes behind their ups and downs and immortal creations. The book not only covers Li Bai's heroic spirit in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, "I am born with talents that will be useful", Du Fu's epic story of "protecting poor men from all over the world", but also extends the perspective to Sima Xiangru's romantic legend of picking up Wenjun, Li Qingzhao's pride in troubled times, "every word looks like blood", and Cao Xueqin's ten years of tears. In the collision of historical torrent and personal destiny, the book reappears the spiritual totem of the Chinese context.
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The content could be richer and the writing more delicate.
The content could be richer and the writing more delicate.