Chapter 53 Appendix Letter from Mr. Chen Shixiang

Brother Jin Yong: I went to Xia Xin to pay my respects, and I kept the honored site of Mengxi, and kept it as a treasure.I must read it intermittently in my free time, and I am acquainted with others, and there are many people who enjoy the novels of major works. Brothers Yang Liansheng and Chen Shengshen often meet and talk, and they are always happy and admirable.But brother Xia Ji'an has passed away, and the one who won his favor is now weak by one ear.Among young friends, there are many readers regardless of arts and sciences, and those who are vividly regarded as "Jin Yong experts" will talk about it every time they come, and they will be happy.There are occasional poems that are a little loose, and the personalities and plots of the characters are too bizarre, but they are also criticized for laughing, and those who are less sour and frowned.The younger brother also said with a smile, "It's really a compassionate work... People who read martial arts novels can easily develop a general habit. It can be said that reading is fluent, such as listening to Beijing opera. , What you want is narrow and limited, and what you get is also narrow and limited. This is to read ordinary books and listen to ordinary plays, but Jin Yong's novels are not ordinary. Read must not be read, keep in mind the chapter wedge, It can be seen that "Injustice and Transcendence" have been played to the fullest. The plots of the characters in the book can be said that no one is wronged, and all people are evil. To write it to the fullest, we must write all ordinary human feelings as bizarre; the world in the book is Langlang everywhere. There are sprites and ghosts hidden, and they are exposed and satirized in surprise at any time. If we want to confess such a poor world of all living beings, how can we not call it a loose structure? Such a plot of characters and a world are shrouded in the boundless detachment of Buddhism, which is sometimes revealed And in every moving place, we will feel the so-called horror and pity in the Greek tragedy theory, and to put it more banally, the so-called 'bizarre and loose' can probably be called 'the unity of form and content'." Having said that, Occupational diseases are still unavoidable, and after all, I lost two books of literary criticism.But because it was a happy topic to talk about in joy, the result did not disappoint the Master.A young friend (this is a talented student in the Department of Physics) was also smart and actually answered me, "Yes, it is as you said, you can't just buy and read and forget, you have to read everything from the beginning." , another burst of question-and-answer conclusions in the lecture hall, the fate of the teacher is inevitable, but this is much happier than in the lecture hall.Ben sometimes wanted to formally write a similar opinion in an article, but it was always unsuccessful.Before leaving California this time, Shi Cheng's brother showed off the new "Ming Pao Monthly", and when it comes to writing articles, as mentioned above, they were published in "Ming Pao Monthly". At least it's like bragging on the gongs and drums in your own venue.I had no choice but to report this interesting story to my brother first.

My younger brother arrived in Kyoto, Japan in early April, and was invited to give a lecture on "Poetry and Criticism" at Peking University for three months before returning to the United States.Had a short stop around Taipei.I published my humble work in the Academia Sinica before, and I have more copies.The college articles that have been dissected in this article are only read by brother, who is like a sea, and there is no book that he does not read, or he will not leave it in detail.This work of carving and diamonds should be piled up with dust in an urn, chatting with one of the readers, who can still read.

Another unfeeling request: My brother once read the thirty-second volume of the bound edition, but often borrowed bits and pieces from each other from friends, once preaching to young people, and now I feel that I should read it again from the beginning.It's hard to get it when we arrive in the state today, can you please send me a set?Especially since the thirty-second bound volume, the smaller volumes are released sooner each time, please continue to send them at any time.There is another book, which I read a little but didn't see all of it at the beginning. I also pray for a set to be sent.And I hope to know the price of the book.I used to rely on bookstores, but now I am seeking scriptures and seeking Buddhist scriptures myself.Instructions: "37 Luoshui ハイツ, Kamiada-cho, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City" and above, it is more convenient to send books.As usual, if you hate the long names of Japanese places, you can use "Transfer from the Department of Chinese Literature, Kyoto University, Kyoto City".

Ode to put on brother Chen Shixiang My brother Liangyong has a saying: Hong Kong travels are indebted to Longwo, how can I express my gratitude.Dangxi was eager to listen in the mansion, and there were many places to ask for advice.Fang was in a hurry to speak, but there were old acquaintances of the guests here, and the conversation continued, and it was passed on in the middle of the night, and there was a sigh of entering Baoshan and returning empty-handed.After this meaning, I often talk about it with my friends, hoping that I will have the joy of cutting candles again, and make up for it with a little regret.That night, my younger brother talked about Jin Yong's novels for his classmate Jingxi, and my younger brother thought that he was an elite, which can be compared with the sudden rise of Yuan opera.It is not only a sign of genius, but also a matter of world fortune.The difference is that I still only see this person in this life.This meaning is urgent to analyze with classmates, so that it can be deeply explored, and it is not just a matter of leisure.When it comes to appreciation, I also use the famous sayings of the sages on Yuan dramas to create ideas, which is what Mr. Wang Jing'an said, "In a word, there is only artistic conception".Mr. Yu Yijing Mr. Wang redefined its meaning and said, "Writing emotion is refreshing, scenery is in people's ears and eyes, and storytelling is as if it comes out of the mouth." This statement is not general, and it should be compared with any other novels, even traditional masterpieces Very common, but especially difficult to see in martial arts.In martial arts, novelty must be the basis of emotion, scenery, and storytelling. If it can't be misused, it can be read in the heart, as if it comes out of the mouth.An artistic genius is constantly overcoming the difficulties of genre and material, and Jin Yong's novels have achieved great success, which is why I am impressed.The artistic conception can be deep and lofty if it exists, and only the readers need to learn and cultivate themselves before they can see it along with it.From the details of game medical skills, to sympathy for Buddhist principles, to break evil and eliminate ignorance, all of them are included in the character description and story structure. Pass.In the end, it is bizarre without losing the sense of authenticity, and it can be mutually verified with the best of modern poetry and even plastic arts.At that time, I described the general idea and cited some examples, but the words are not exhaustive, so I will briefly summarize them now.Still looking for the Christmas movie of the Four Evil Men, but I haven't seen it yet.Please make this letter first.Another humble article was published by the Chinese University Newspaper, and I asked Brother Song Qi to forward it, chatting with each other, and celebrating the Jubilee of the Year

Greetings from Mrs. Brother Shixiang on November 20 P.S. hello from my wife Address: 48 Highgate Rd.Berkley Calif.94707 USA