02041cam a22003133u 4500 25271 UtSlPG 20260610133558.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Lu, Xun, 1881-1936 朝花夕拾 Zhao hua xi shi Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-05-01 Produced by Kuo Chao-Yu "朝花夕拾" by Xun Lu is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the author’s childhood memories and experiences, portraying a nostalgic longing for simpler times and the innocence of youth through various anecdotes. The essays delve into themes of personal reflection, familial connections, and the interplay between memory and identity. The opening of "朝花夕拾" sets the tone for the collection, as the author expresses a desire to find tranquility amidst life's chaos and reflects on the complexities of his thoughts and memories. He recalls the warmth and simplicity of his past, including the vivid tastes of childhood fruits and the bittersweet nature of nostalgia. The initial essay introduces the author's complicated relationship with cats, stemming from an incident involving a pet mouse, which leads him to confront deeper emotions related to love, loss, and his childhood caregiver, referred to as "阿長." This narrative develops a tone of wistful remembrance, inviting readers to explore the blend of humor and poignancy in the exploration of memory throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Essays https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25271 66272 66272