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Life is inseparable from eating, drinking and having fun, as well as living and working. However, the living conditions of people in different places, different groups, and different ages are different. When we carefully observe the secular life that ordinary people are accustomed to, we can explore many mysteries contained in the folk customs, which is actually very interesting. This book collects essays about literati and life by many scholars of the Republic of China, including Zhou Muzhai and Xia Chuzun. "The spring in the thatched cottage is full of sleep, and the sun is getting late outside the window" is a leisurely feeling; "No one can see the bamboo reflected in it, and the sound of bamboo is heard every now and then" is a sense of leisure. Life needs leisure and fun. We do not agree with the negative life attitude of "life is like a dream", but we do not advocate living hard for personal fame and fortune, especially to stay away from the dirty environment where one does anything for personal gain. Cultivating character and cultivating sentiments are often obtained from quiet and far-reaching "leisure". Let's have afternoon tea with the master and talk about the various things in the world.

This book collects articles about reading and scholarship by many masters and scholars of the Republic of China. It is a rare collection of selected articles by masters and scholars about their reading experience and scholarship methods. These articles were basically published in magazines such as "Modern", "Weeds", and "Wenfanxiaozhuan" in the 1930s. By reading this book, you can appreciate the wisdom of these masters in reading, studying, and living. Reading it in leisure time is pleasing to the eye; reading it in distress is like sitting in the spring breeze. Through these eloquent words, we can not only appreciate the vastly different personalities of many masters and scholars, but also perceive the original appearance of the education, thought and cultural ecology of that era.

There are endless mysteries in the world, ranging from time and space to the universe, to fleas and fireflies, all of which show people their wonders. When these things that are difficult for ordinary people to understand are described in easy-to-understand words, the beauty is self-evident. This book collects original works of literati published in dozens of publications in the 1930s and 1940s. The works cover many aspects such as natural rhymes, all creatures, wonderful worlds, and folk customs. These literary masters and scholars use their unique and in-depth observations, delicate and precise brushstrokes, and simple and concise language to outline a magnificent, colorful and diverse world.

This book collects original works of literati published in dozens of publications in the 1930s and 1940s, including Lu Xun, Liang Yuchun and many other masters and scholars. Together they learned the nature of culture, the original meaning of philosophy, the methods of studying national heritage, the meaning of science and scientific research, and the true meaning of psychology. This is a collection of essays that discusses common sense and new knowledge in culture, philosophy, science, psychology, etc. It is a feast of new knowledge presented to us by masters and scholars. From this we can not only see their serious and responsible attitude towards science and their diligent pursuit of truth, but also their valuable thought that all kinds of knowledge do not stop at authority and public opinion.

This book collects the works of Liu Yazi, Xia Chuzun, Qu Qiubai and many other masters and scholars. They are like "tour guides", leading us curious people to appreciate the customs and write down these experiences with fresh writing styles. Through these sincere words, we seem to have returned to the past, to the 1930s and 1940s, to watch the tide in the Qianjiang River, to drink at night by the lake, and to recall the master with many scholars. In these naturally flowing words, there is no abominable preaching, no designation or coercion, and there are more fictions and emptiness of grand narratives. Instead, there is the calmness and atmosphere of the native language environment, revealing nature and purity, as well as equality and gentleness. From their articles, we review their thoughts and insights on emotions, education, and trivial matters in life. Through these words, we can feel the character and magnanimity, cold eyes and warm heart of Chinese intellectuals that are bred under the influence of traditional Chinese culture. At the same time, we can also feel the cultural charm of an era.