Occasionally Sending Leisurely Feelings

Name: Occasionally Sending Leisurely Feelings
Author: Li Yu

闲情偶寄

by Li Yu (李渔)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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8.5Score

44Chapters

Synopsis

[Ancient books on life aesthetics of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, collection of classical essays, eight volumes of dry matter] "Occasional Notes on Leisure" is a complete life book written by Li Yu in the late Ming Dynasty, which he devoted his whole life to. The book is divided into eight major chapters: lyrics and music, exercises, voice and appearance, living room, utensils and toys, drinking and food, planting, and maintenance. It completely dismantles the ideal life of a literati. The first half of the volume systematically talks about opera creation and stage performance, and proposes professional playwriting techniques such as structure, diction, and rhythm. It is a must-read theoretical classic on ancient opera; the second half of the volume focuses on daily fireworks, from building windows, landscaping and pavilions, and arranging furniture, to eating vegetables and flowers in the four seasons, maintaining beauty and self-cultivation, and having fun and maintaining health. One thing is discussed and every sentence is practical. Different from the ancient books that talk about elegance, Li Yu does not talk about vain principles, but all practical life ideas: he invented the original scale window and plum window landscaping method, and simple renovation allows the humble room to hide the landscape; the home-cooked recipes are light and delicious, and the maintenance of flowers and plants is easy to understand. The text is simple and witty, combining professional theory and human fireworks. Whether you like classical gardens, antique soft furnishings, traditional food, or opera creation, you can gain inspiration from it and understand the ancient people's top-notch relaxed and elegant life in one book.

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