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This book is a collection of essays about Jiangnan culture by Zhang Yongyi, a well-known writer in Jiangsu area. There are 83 articles in the book, which are divided into nine parts according to different aspects and themes, including "spirituality is like water", "dexterity is like water", "soul is in water", "inspiration is like water", "agility is like water", "spirituality is like water", "beautifulness is like water", "spirit is like water" and "spirit is like water". The writing in the book is not limited to the customs and customs of Jiangnan, but focuses on writing some kind of natural philosophy from the perspective of Jiangnan aesthetics. The author uses water as the main line to paint a moving picture of Jiangnan. The book is divided into nine sections to introduce the concept of Jiangnan culture, typical cultural symbols of the Jiangnan region, Jiangnan allusions and legends, artists' inspirations due to Jiangnan, various art forms in Jiangnan, the characters, stories, scenery behind Jiangnan culture, etc. The author embraces his passionate feelings for Jiangnan and describes the beauty of Jiangnan to readers in detail. The book's writing is beautiful and smooth, giving people the pleasure of bathing in the mist and rain of Jiangnan. It introduces Jiangnan culture silently and moisturizes things, which is helpful for readers to understand and think deeply about the rich connotation and profound heritage of Jiangnan culture.