朝花夕拾 by Xun Lu
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"朝花夕拾" by Xun Lu is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the author’s childhood memories and experiences, portraying a nostalgic longing for simpler times and the innocence of youth through various anecdotes. The essays delve into themes of personal reflection, familial connections, and the interplay between memory and identity. The opening of "朝花夕拾" sets the tone for the collection, as the author expresses a
desire to find tranquility amidst life's chaos and reflects on the complexities of his thoughts and memories. He recalls the warmth and simplicity of his past, including the vivid tastes of childhood fruits and the bittersweet nature of nostalgia. The initial essay introduces the author's complicated relationship with cats, stemming from an incident involving a pet mouse, which leads him to confront deeper emotions related to love, loss, and his childhood caregiver, referred to as "阿長." This narrative develops a tone of wistful remembrance, inviting readers to explore the blend of humor and poignancy in the exploration of memory throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lu, Xun, 1881-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | 朝花夕拾 |
| Alternate Title | Zhao hua xi shi |
| Credits | Produced by Kuo Chao-Yu |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25271 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25271-1 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3478 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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