HUMA 1400 Chapter Notes - Chapter all: Chen Yun, Floating Life, Qing Dynasty
30 Dec 2015
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An autobiography by shen fu (1763-1825) who lived during the qing dynasty. He writes an autobiography of his life, everything from the love affair with his wife to the trials and tribulations that he experienced throughout his time. The four chapters are wedded bliss , the little pleasure of life , Two further chapters are missing (or perhaps not completed): The phrase floating life comes from the preface to a poem by the tang poet li bai: the floating life is but as a dream; how much longer can we enjoy our happiness? ( ?) Shen fu"s autobiography did not progress in chronological order; rather he organized specific events in a thematic format. The first chapter: the joys of the wedding chamber. Mainly puts the focus on his wife chen yu: Chen yun is not so beautiful, but she pursues beauty by nature.
