分甘余話 by Shizhen Wang
"Fen Gan Yu Hua" by Shizhen Wang is a collection of essays and reflections, written during the late 17th century. The author, reflecting on his long life and experiences, offers insights into various topics, often weaving in historical context, literary references, and personal anecdotes. The likely subject matter spans cultural observations, literary critiques, and personal musings aimed at preserving knowledge and entertaining readers. The opening of the book presents an introduction wherein
the author shares his motivations for writing and the nature of the work itself. He reflects on his past, reminiscing about interactions with family during leisure activities and the joy of teaching his grandchildren. The author also mentions his advanced age and the changing landscape of knowledge, as he aims to capture thoughts and events from his life, ultimately conveying the essence of elderly life to his descendants. With references drawn from historical texts and contemporary events, he sets the stage for a memoir interlaced with wisdom and observations from a lifetime of reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wang, Shizhen, 1634-1711 |
|---|---|
| Title | 分甘余話 |
| Alternate Title | 分甘餘話 |
| Alternate Title | Fen Gan Yu Hua |
| Credits | Produced by Yi-Hsien Wang |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | China -- History -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 -- Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26746 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26746-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 870 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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