Plants on Earth is selected from a large number of essays by Wang Zengmao. It was first written in the forties, and most of it was written in the second half of life. Its style has changed from gorgeous to simple, and its skills have reached perfection. Known as Wang Zengqi's most romantic prose collection. The book consists of five parts, namely, human vegetation, human scenery, boundless travelers, the taste of memory and starry sky.
This book is a collection of classic essays written by Wang Zengqi about his old people's experiences, travel notes, local customs, flowers, birds, insects and fish. Between the lines, he fully reveals his deep attachment to trivial matters, local conditions and customs and memories of old life scenes. The works have a strong local flavor, which shows the inheritance of Shen Congwen. It can be called a classic of contemporary prose, allowing readers to appreciate the elegance of a generation of prose masters without leaving home.
About the author:
Wang Zengqi is a representative of China contemporary writers, essayists, dramatists and Beijing writers. Known as "lyrical humanist, the last pure scholar in China and the last scholar-bureaucrat in China." Wang Zengqi has made great achievements in the creation of short stories, and has also made in-depth research on drama and folk literature and art. His works include Taking the Ring, Fanhua Collection, Lost Water, Late Cui Wen Tan, Plants on Earth and so on.
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Human vegetation
"Plants on Earth" is a classic collection of essays written by Wang Zengqi, which involves his old story, travel experience, local customs, flowers, birds, insects and fish. Between the lines, he is deeply attached to trivial matters and local customs, and his memory of old life scenes is completely revealed.
This is the most precious masterpiece written for all literary lovers. This book selects many classic essays of Mr. Wang Zengqi, which have a strong local flavor and reflect the inheritance of Shen Congwen. It can be called a classic of contemporary prose, allowing readers to appreciate the elegance of a generation of prose masters without leaving home.
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Baidu Encyclopedia-"Human Vegetation"