Have you ever wanted to know about the life of Su Shi, an important figure in the history of ancient Chinese literature? Do you crave to feel his versatility? Do you long to appreciate the style of his poems, words, books, paintings, and essays? I think you'll want to get to know him. Because he was so charismatic, his poems, calligraphy and paintings, and political reforms all had a profound impact on later generations. Recommended index: five stars
Reason for recommendation:
The Biography of Su Dongpo is a biography written by Mr. Lin Yutang, which vividly records Su Shi's legendary life, allowing us to see that he is upright in the officialdom, happy in the derogatory and miserable, and bold and expansive in the suffering. The descriptions in the book are very realistic, and people seem to be able to see his smile. The book shares a lot about his philosophy of life and attitude towards life, which can teach us a lot. In addition, the poems, lyrics, books, paintings, and essays in the book also benefit people a lot.
Famous sentence sharing:
1.If there is a fate, it will gather, and if there is no fate, it will be scattered.
This sentence is Su Shi's view on fate in life. He believes that some people will come together because of fate, while others may be separated because they don't. This sentence made me feel that there are some things in life that we cannot control, and we should accept this reality and cherish those who are related to us.
2.Life is like a dream, and a bottle is still a river.
This sentence is Su Shi talking about the transience and illusion of life. He believes that life is like a dream, in which we spend a short life. He hopes to be nostalgic for this illusory world with a bottle of wine. This sentence makes me feel that we should cherish the time in front of us and not leave regrets.
After reading "The Biography of Su Dongpo", I was deeply attracted by Su Shi's talent and personality. He is so versatile, his poetry and poetry show the beauty of Hangzhou's West Lake, and his poems and works are also considered classics of Chinese literature. His attitude towards life and spiritual qualities are enlightening to us and worthy of our learning. If you are interested in ancient Chinese literature, then this book is definitely not to be missed. I highly recommend you to read this book, it will bring you a lot of gains and inspirations.