Lin Yutang / Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House /June 1, 2016
The book "Biography of Su Dongpo" vividly depicts the life and achievements of Su Dongpo, a versatile cultural giant. He is not only an optimistic and compassionate moralist, but also famous for his prose. His new painting style and great calligraphy are also praised. In addition, he has dabbled in winemaking experiments, engineering technology and even yoga, and dared to challenge false moralism. Through rich and delicate brushstrokes, the book shows Su Dongpo's unique charm and extraordinary talent in all aspects of literature, art and life, allowing readers to glimpse the spiritual world and life style of this historical and cultural celebrity. Whether for researchers of Su Dongpo or readers interested in Chinese traditional culture, this book is a rare and precious resource.
Summary of "Biography of Su Dongpo"Chapter 1: Wen ZhonggongSection 1: Family and Education- Su Dongpo was born into a family of scholars and received a good education since childhood. - His parents&39; strict family education cultivated his literary literacy and moral values. Section 2: Early Career- Su Dongpo showed outstanding talent when he was young and entered the official career. - He and his younger brother Su Zhe both became Jinshi and became famous in the capital. Chapter 2: Poets and PoliticiansSection 1: Rising Star in the Poetry World- Su Dongpo&39;s poems are unique in style and beautiful in language, and are widely circulated. - His poems reflect his political ideals and concern for society. Section 2: Ups and downs in his official career- Su Dongpo&39;s political career was full of twists and turns, and he was demoted many times. - He served in different places, showing his political talent and concern for people&39;s livelihood. Chapter 3: Huangzhou PeriodSection 1: First Arrival in Huangzhou- Su Dongpo, who was demoted to Huangzhou, lived in poverty, but still maintained an optimistic attitude. - He created a large number of poems in Huangzhou, reflecting his profound thoughts on life. Section 2: Peak of literary creation - The Huangzhou period was the peak of Su Dongpo&39;s literary creation. - Works such as "Red Cliff Fu" and "Preface to Red Cliff Fu" were created during this period. Chapter 4: Exile and ReturnSection 1: Exile in Lingnan - Su Dongpo was exiled again to Lingnan because of his outspoken advice. - In the harsh natural environment, Su Dongpo still maintained an open-minded attitude. Section 2: Glory and death in his later years - In his later years, Su Dongpo was rehabilitated, returned to the court, and enjoyed honor. - He eventually died in Changzhou, leaving behind immortal literary works and rich life experiences. From the above summary, it can be seen that "The Biography of Su Dongpo" shows his multifaceted nature as a poet and politician and his tenacious and optimistic personality charm through a detailed description of Su Dongpo&39;s life. The book not only involves Su Dongpo&39;s literary achievements, but also his political ups and downs and his interaction with the social outlook at that time.
20 wonderful sentences or paragraphs selected from "The Biography of Su Dongpo" are numbered and presented as follows according to your requirements: 1. "What is life like everywhere? It should be like a flying goose stepping on the snow mud." - This sentence has beautiful language and novel metaphors, expressing Su Dongpo's profound understanding of the impermanence of life and the shallow traces left. 2. "Rivers, mountains, wind and moon, originally have no permanent owner, and those who are idle are the owners." - Full of wisdom, using rivers, mountains, wind and moon to metaphor the beauty of nature, and proposing the view that only those who are idle can truly enjoy nature. 3. "The water is bright and beautiful when it is sunny, and the mountains are misty and strange when it rains." - Unique perspective, depicting the beauty of West Lake in different weather, showing the poet's delicate observation. 4. "A little bit of noble spirit, a thousand miles of joyful wind." - The language is concise and profound, expressing the poet's open-minded and lofty character. 5. "I live in coarse silk and linen, but I am elegant because I have poetry and books in my heart." - Full of creativity, using objects to describe people, explaining that inner knowledge and cultivation can improve people's temperament. 6. "Articles are written for the times, and poems are written for events." - Full of philosophy, emphasizing that literary works should be close to reality and created for the times and society. 7. "Life is like an inn, and I am also a traveler." - Unique perspective, comparing life to an inn, showing the poet's profound understanding of the journey of life. 8. "I don't know the true face of Mount Lu, just because I am in this mountain." - Full of philosophy, pointing out that people often find it difficult to see the truth of things because they are in it. 9. "The willow fluff on the branches is blown away, and there is no place in the world without fragrant grass." - Beautiful language and profound artistic conception, expressing the poet's sadness about parting and optimism about the future. 10. "The great river flows eastward, the waves wash away all the heroes of the ages." - The majestic and sonorous language shows the vastness of history and the passing of heroes. 11. "A bamboo stick and straw sandals are lighter than a horse, who is afraid? A raincoat will protect me in my life." - Full of passion, it shows the poet's fearless and free-spirited attitude towards life. 12. "Looking back at the desolate place, I return, there is no wind or rain, no clear sky." - The profound artistic conception expresses the poet's indifference to worldly affairs and transcendence of material desires. 13. "If I want to compare the West Lake to Xi Shi, light makeup or heavy makeup is always suitable." - The metaphor is clever and the language is beautiful, depicting the harmony between the natural beauty and artificial beauty of the West Lake. 14. "Life's worries begin when you learn to read, but you can stop if you can only remember your name." - Full of wisdom, it points out that knowledge may bring worries, but you should not give up learning because of it. 15. "The boat has gone from here, and the rivers and seas will be my life." - The artistic conception is broad, expressing the poet's romantic feelings of yearning for freedom and wandering in the rivers and lakes. 16. "May we live long and share the beauty of the moon even though we are thousands of miles apart." - The emotion is sincere and the language is beautiful, expressing the deep thoughts and good wishes for relatives and friends. 17. "Is it possible to make a conjecture about the existence of something without seeing it with your own eyes or hearing it with your own ears?" - Full of philosophy, emphasizing the importance of personal investigation and practice, and not to believe in rumors. 18. "Read widely and select selectively, accumulate a lot and release a little." - Wise words, explaining that learning should be broad and selective, and accumulation should be deep and released slowly. 19. "You will regret not having enough knowledge when you need it, and you will not know the difficulty of things until you have experienced them." - The language is simple and the truth is profound, pointing out the importance of practice and the practical value of knowledge. 20. "If you don't know the goods, you will suffer for half your life; if you don't know people, you will suffer for a lifetime." - The words are concise and full of life wisdom, reminding people of the importance of recognizing people and things.
Lin Yutang: Using his pen as a sword, he wrote about the legendary life of Su Dongpo Lin Yutang (1895-1976), formerly known as Lin Yutang, with the courtesy name Yutang, was born in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province.< He is a famous modern Chinese writer, translator, and linguist.
His works are known for their unique humorous style and profound humanistic care, and he is known as the "master of humor in modern Chinese literature.< " 1.
Basic personal information Lin Yutang was born into a Christian family, and his father was a pastor.< He spent his childhood in Zhangzhou, and later moved to Xiamen with his family.
2.< Education and career background Lin Yutang studied at Xiamen University in his early years, and later went to Harvard University in the United States for further studies and obtained a doctorate in comparative literature.
After returning to China, he taught at Peking University, Tsinghua University and other universities, and served as the director of the Chinese Department of Peking University.< 3.
Writing career Lin Yutang's writing career began in the 1920s.< His works cover many fields such as novels, essays, poems, and translations.
His representative works include "Moment in Peking" and "The Biography of Su Dongpo".< 4.
Style and theme of works Lin Yutang's works are known for their humor, satire, and profound humanistic care.< The themes of his works mostly focus on traditional Chinese culture, social changes, and exploration of human nature.
5.< Personal life Lin Yutang's personal life is relatively low-key.
He has lived with his wife Chen Bijun for more than half a century and has two daughters and one son.< 6.
Social influence Lin Yutang's works have had a profound impact on modern Chinese literature.< His humorous style and humanistic care have opened up new ways of expression for modern Chinese literature.
7.< Quotes and comments The New York Times once commented that Lin Yutang was "the master of humor in modern Chinese literature" and his works were praised as "the treasure of modern Chinese literature.
" 8.< Latest news Although Lin Yutang has passed away for many years, his works are still widely circulated around the world.
In recent years, his works have been translated into many languages and are loved by readers around the world.< In general, Lin Yutang is a versatile writer.
His works have made important contributions to the development of modern Chinese literature with their unique style and profound themes.< His "The Biography of Su Dongpo" reproduces the legendary life of Su Dongpo with vivid brushstrokes, which is worthy of every reader's careful reading.
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