Ink Rhyme: Three Leisures
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Editor's review
In content, the book is not a rigorously systematic academic work but rather closer to the spiritual monologue and dialogue of a cultural elder. The author has deep cultivation in traditional arts such as calligraphy, painting, and literature, and often uses the charm of ink as a point of departure to explore such realms of Chinese aesthetics as "void and quiet" and "sparse and distant," while linking these classical tastes to the spiritual predicaments of contemporary people—a valuable cultural openness. Some chapters touch on local scenery and historical anecdotes; the tone is intimate, the information rich, and the book is both informative and readable.
As an editor, I believe the value of this book lies in the possibility of "slow reading" it offers and the reference it provides for a "deep life." In an age of noisy information, writing that is unhurried and steeped in traditional cultural depth is especially precious. It is not for readers seeking strong plot or instant gratification, but it can offer solid and beautiful spiritual nourishment to those who wish to find a piece of tranquility in words and resonance in thought.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who prefer traditional Chinese literati essays and prose
- Readers hoping to find spiritual relief and inner calm in a fast-paced life
- Those interested in calligraphy, painting, classical aesthetics, and local culture
- Readers who appreciate a plain, mellow style rich in philosophy and the flavor of life
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking strong plot, fast-paced fiction, or practical toolbooks
- Young readers with little basic interest in or patience for traditional culture
Reading tips
- It is best dipped into when the mind is calm; there is no need to finish it in one sitting—it suits piecemeal savoring.
- While reading, reflect in light of your own life experience and try to understand the author's deeper meaning in focusing on the "leisurely."
- If calligraphy, allusions, or regional culture mentioned in the book interest you, look further into them to deepen your understanding.
About the publisher
Founded in 1994, Democracy and Construction Press organizes its publishing around economic management, the humanities and history, and united front culture, while also covering foreign literature and classic works. Among the 732 titles in the collection are translations of foreign classics such as The Brothers Karamazov and On War, fantasy literature such as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Illustrated Collector's Edition, and modern literary masterpieces including Lao She's Four Generations Under One Roof and Camel Xiangzi · The Problem of Nothing, and Lu Xun's Call to Arms. Translators Geng Jizhi and Wang Jinhua, together with authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien and Carl von Clausewitz, form the resource base for its combination of scholarly translation and general reading. As public information is limited, this description focuses on the publishing profile reflected in the titles held in the collection.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言
- 一 生命与使命
- 二 学习与人生
- 三 养心与养身
- 四 生活与生存
- 五 律己与宽人
- 六 交友与交心
- 七 成人与成事
- 八 长处与短处
- 九 苦与乐
- 十 小事与大事
- 十一 细心与细致
- 十二 专心与专业
- 十三 言与行
- 十四 良心与良知
- 十五 文化与文明
- 十六 善与恶
- 十七 富与负
- 十八 审时与度势
- 十九 忍与让
- 二十 见义与勇为
- 二十一 职业与执业
- 二十二 口角与视角
- 二十三 快与慢
- 二十四 知足、不知足与知不足
- 二十五 自觉与自由
- 二十六 有心与有为
- 二十七 实在与实绩
- 二十八 德与才
- 二十九 赢与输
- 三十 绣花与开花
- 三十一 难与易
- 三十二 不会与会
- 三十三 消费与浪费
- 三十四 同事与同志
- 三十五 学历与能力
- 三十六 底气与底线
- 三十七 压力与动力
- 三十八 建功与健康
- 三十九 上与下
- 四十 文与武
- 四十一 屈与伸
- 四十二 面和与心和
- 四十三 赏与罚
- 四十四 度与尺
- 四十五 德与得
- 四十六 心态与状态
- 四十七 用心与用人
- 四十八 舍得与舍不得
- 四十九 用人与育人
- 五十 远与近
- 五十一 金钱与精神
- 五十二 虚心与嫉妒
- 五十三 个性与共性
- 五十四 官与管
- 五十五 服从与盲从
- 五十六 温度与温暖
- 五十七 戒赌、戒毒与洁心
- 五十八 机遇与挑战
- 五十九 求人与助人
- 六十 视力与视野
- 六十一 主动与被动
- 六十二 风格与风水
- 六十三 风度与温度
- 六十四 价值与位置
- 六十五 干部与干事
- 六十六 脑袋与手脚
- 六十七 建言与纳言
- 六十八 操业与操心
- 六十九 “上帝”与上当
- 七十 家庭与家风
- 七十一 口才与口碑
- 七十二 良药与忠言
- 七十三 思路与套路
- 七十四 大事与小事
- 七十五 看事与干事
- 七十六 轻重与缓急
- 七十七 担子与担当
- 七十八 无腿与有心
- 七十九 爱心与爱情
- 八十 袖手与援手
- 八十一 多心与省心
- 八十二 美容与宽容
- 八十三 劲与静
- 八十四 共享与共想
- 八十五 教书与育人
- 八十六 鱼与渔
- 八十七 相马与赛马
- 八十八 进与退
- 八十九 多与少
- 九十 时与迟
- 九十一 个人与社会
- 九十二 栽桃与种刺
- 九十三 定力与毅力
- 九十四 可靠与可敬
- 九十五 工作与公心
- 九十六 心动与行动
- 九十七 学习与实践
- 九十八 看书与写书
- 九十九 一事与一世
- 后 记
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About the author
Huang Shoude is an author about whom little public information is available. The only confirmed details in our records are his name and one representative work, Sanxian in the Charm of Ink (Moyun Sanxian). The book is classified under inspirational growth, and its title, which combines the charm of ink with the idea of three leisurely moments, suggests that it may explore reading, writing, or reflections on daily life, carrying a certain cultural flavor and a relaxed temperament. Because his dates of birth and death, nationality, and English name are not found in the existing materials, his personal history, educational background, and writing career cannot be established, so speculation about his life should be avoided. Based on the available clues, Huang Shoude's writing may lean toward recording life experiences in a plain tone and conveying thoughts on personal cultivation and growth through everyday details. Only one of his works is held in our records, indicating that his publicly published or verifiable output is fairly limited. Readers who wish to learn more about this author may begin with the subject matter and prose style of Sanxian in the Charm of Ink, discerning his expressive characteristics and intellectual orientation through the reading experience.
