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Lin Yutang

    Questo prolifico autore ha scritto opere estese sia in cinese che in inglese, fondando negli anni '30 diverse riviste cinesi dedicate alla satira sociale e al giornalismo in stile occidentale. La sua opera è caratterizzata da un profondo impegno per la cultura e la storia cinese, presentate con una sensibilità unica per i lettori occidentali. Eccelse anche nella traduzione letteraria, rendendo accessibili i capolavori cinesi a un pubblico più ampio. I suoi scritti esplorano spesso temi di identità e incontri culturali.

    Lin Yutang
    Moment in Peking I
    Lady Wu
    The Importance Of Living
    美国的智慧. Měiguó de zhìhuì. The Wisdom of America
    Importanza di vivere
    Quartiere Cinese
    • 本书是一本通俗哲学著作,内容涉及社会生活的方方面面:生活、生命、情感、自由、幸福、自然、宗教、幽默与讽刺、爱情与婚姻、战争与和平等等。

      美国的智慧. Měiguó de zhìhuì. The Wisdom of America
      5,0
    • The Importance of Living is a wry, witty antidote to the dizzying pace of the modern world. Lin Yutang's prescription is the classic Chinese philosophy of life: Revere inaction as much as action, invoke humor to maintain a healthy attitude, and never forget that there will always be plenty of fools around who are willing-indeed, eager-to be busy, to make themselves useful, and to exercise power while you bask in the simple joy of existence.At a time when we're overwhelmed with wake-up calls, here is a refreshing, playful reminder to savor life's simple pleasures.

      The Importance Of Living
      4,1
    • Between Tears And Laughter

      • 224pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      A notable aspect of this work is its bold critique of Western racism and imperialism, diverging from Lin Yutang's earlier writings. Published during World War II, the book reflects urgent themes of its time, urging readers to confront pressing global issues with clarity and simplicity. Yutang emphasizes the necessity of honest discourse in the face of impending conflict, making this a significant contribution to wartime literature and a call for critical reflection on societal values.

      Between Tears And Laughter