Six Chapters of a Floating Life is an autobiographical prose written by Shen Fu, a Qing Dynasty litterateur. With simple yet sincere language, it depicts the ordinary family life of the author and his wife, their bumpy encounters, and their wanderings and observations around the country. Predecessors once commented that "The text is as graceful as a solitary flower in a bleak corner, and it is so fascinating that one cannot help but be intoxicated by it."The content of the book ranges from tender and affectionate to leisurely and indifferent, from sorrowful and heart-wrenching to joyful and fascinated with nature. The emotional pain makes people tear up, unable to control themselves, while the pleasant moments make people nod in approval and take joy in them. The language is unadorned, plain, and refreshing, exhibiting the charm of nature. The vernacular language extends the artistic conception of classical Chinese, concise yet elegant, which complements the original text perfectly.Six Chapters of a Floating Life is an autobiographical essay of extremely high quality and considerable influence, occupying a crucial position in the literary genre of Qing Dynasty notes. The book is characterized by its sincerity, unconventionality, and creativity.
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