Chapter 26 my favorite book

What I introduce below is limited to Chinese literary works, and foreign literary works are not included.My professional books are also not included because they are too remote. "Historical Records" by Sima Qian Many people think that "Historical Records" is not only a great historical book, but also a great literary work.I personally agree with this sentiment.Among the so-called "Twenty-Four Histories", although the level is uneven, none of them can hold the title of "Historical Records". Sima Qian's genius is of course an important reason why "Historical Records" can reach this level; but his experience seems to have played a greater role.He was castrated for no reason, so that depression and anger overflowed his chest, and every sentence he wrote was full of grief and anger.He has been fully revealed in the "Report to Ren Shaoqing".

two This is not a history book, nor is it a collection of a certain writer and poet, but a wonderful book compiled from many rather short stories.Some articles are only a few sentences, not even short stories.Almost every article has a few sentences or a sentence. The surface is simple and simple, but the content is profound and unusual, which is endlessly memorable.During the period of the Six Dynasties and a little while ago, the society was in turmoil, and there appeared many characters who seemed to have rather strange tempers.Their behavior is different from ordinary people.This book records their words and deeds, just a few sentences, but vivid and unforgettable.

Three Poems by Tao Yuanming Some people call Tao Yuanming a "pastoral poet".In general terms, the title is appropriate.His poems are indeed related to the pastoral. "Pick chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, and see Nanshan leisurely." Such a famous sentence is almost a household name.From the perspective of ideological content, Tao Yuanming is quite close to Taoism, and the center is pure resignation to nature.From the point of view of style, his poems are simple and simple, without embellishments, which are quite different from the popular parallel prose with engraved gold and colorful colors at that time.Therefore, at that time and for a period of time later, his poems were not highly evaluated, and they were only listed as mediocre in "Poetry".However, the more time passed, the higher the evaluation, and finally became one of the great Chinese poets.

Four Poems of Li Bai Everyone admits that Li Bai is one of the greatest geniuses in the history of Chinese literature.Du Fu gave the highest evaluation to his poems: "Bai Ye is invincible in poetry, and his thoughts are not grouped. The fresh Yu Kaifu, the handsome Bao joined the army." Li Bai's poetic style is elegant and bold.According to my personal feelings, once you start reading his poems, it is difficult to stop and you have to keep reading.The reason, I think, is that Li Bai's poems circulate in a flash, and this "qi" is irresistible, making you have to finish reading the poems.This is a rare phenomenon in the works of other poets.In the Tang Dynasty, and for more than a thousand years after that, there were almost only praises and no criticisms for Li Bai's poems.

Five Poems of Du Fu Du Fu is also a great poet. Li and Du have been called together for more than a thousand years.However, their creative styles are quite different: Li is elegant and unrestrained, while Du is melancholy.The difference between the two can also be seen from the meter used.Qilu is relatively rare in Li Bai's collection, but quite a lot in Du's collection.Freed from the shackles of the seven laws, Li Bai dances without shackles; Du Fu is good at using the seven laws, but dances with shackles. Both dances have reached a very high level.In the history of literary criticism, Du Fu has been criticized by some people, but Li Bai is unique.

Six Poems of Li Yu, Empress of the Southern Tang Dynasty There are only more than 30 poems left in the post-master poems, which can be divided into two periods: the early period was still in the south of the Yangtze River as a young emperor, and the later period had descended to the Song Dynasty.There are not many words in the later period, but each piece is a masterpiece. It is purely drawn in line, without decoration, and does not use a single allusion. The words are almost ordinary vernacular, which the old woman can understand; The hearts of all people.He has become a great master in the history of Ci and has been appreciated by literary critics.However, I still can't understand Wang Guowei's praise of the Buddha's heart in the posthumous master.

Seven Poems of Su Shi There are three unique sayings in ancient China to praise literati.The three masters are those who can reach an extremely high level in poetry, calligraphy, and painting.At least Su Shi can be said to have reached the five musts: poetry, calligraphy, painting, writing, and ci.Therefore, we can say that Su Shi is the most comprehensive great genius in the history of Chinese literature and art.On poetry, he was a great master in the Song Dynasty.Thesis, he is one of the eight great masters of Tang and Song Dynasties.The pen and ink are dignified and majestic.In terms of calligraphy, he was the head of the four masters of Su, Huang, Mi and Cai in the Song Dynasty.In terms of CI, he got rid of the tradition of the graceful school and created the bold and unconstrained school, which is also known as Xin Qiji.

Ba Nalan Xingde's words After the Song Dynasty, the creation of Chinese Ci set off a new upsurge in the Qing Dynasty.Famous artists come forth in large numbers, with different styles, and each is extremely wonderful, which is really commendable.Among these brilliant poets, I only love Nalan Xingde.He is the son of Mingzhu, a scholar of the university, who grew up in the midst of prosperity and wealth, but he is full of melancholy, overflowing in Chu Mo.I have yet to find a satisfactory explanation for this.From an artistic point of view, his words can be said to have reached a state of perfection.

Nine Wu Jingzi's Mr. Hu Shizhi gave a very high evaluation.The poet Feng Zhi also loved this book.I myself am very fond of it. The ideological content of this book is against the imperial examination system, which is obvious and needs no elaboration.It is characterized by artistry.Wu Jingzi cherishes ink like gold and never gives lengthy descriptions.There are many characters in the book, each with its own characteristics. The author only tells a short story, or uses a few short sentences, as if standing in front of us like a living person, lifelike.This stunt is extremely rare. Ten Cao Xueqin's

Among the numerous novels in ancient and modern China and abroad, it is a bright pearl and the number one scholar.None of the other Chinese novels became "learning", but "Red Learning" is a prominent learning.The content describes the process of the decline of a large family.The peculiarity of this book is also in its artistry.There are many characters in the book, men, women, old and young, masters and slaves, five elements and eight works, everything that one expects to find.Sometimes the author only uses a few words and the characters come alive, making the readers unforgettable.Reading such a book is mainly to appreciate its superb artistic techniques.Nonsense that politicizes it is unacceptable.

March 21, 2001