Fishing
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Summary
Editor's review
As an editor, I believe the book's core value lies in its unique aesthetics of 'slow narrative.' In today's fast-paced society, this book offers an almost 'reverse' reading experience—it does not pursue tension or excitement, but invites readers into a focused, serene state of mind synchronized with nature, that of the 'angler.' The philosophy of 'waiting' in the book is especially moving: waiting is not emptiness but a state of focused attention full of possibility, an opportunity for people to establish a deep connection with their environment.
Hong Ri's writing is solid, with vivid details drawn from the field yet refined and elevated with literary quality. Fishing in his hands transcends mere leisure or skill to become a way of understanding the world and settling the self. The descriptions of the natural ecology also reveal a subtle yet sincere environmental awareness. For readers familiar with or drawn to fishing, this is a record of skill and inner method; for those unfamiliar with it, it is equally a meditation on how to live well with oneself and with time. The book's literary value lies in its success in distilling a particular way of life into universally resonant reflections on living.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who love nature writing and personal essays and seek inner tranquility.
- Enthusiasts interested in fishing itself who hope to gain deeper insight from a literary perspective.
- People living in cities who long to experience a slower pace of life and seek spiritual relief through reading.
- Readers concerned with the human-nature relationship and partial to ecological writing.
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking strong plot, fast pace, and dramatic conflict in fiction.
- Pragmatists hoping for a detailed fishing technique guide or manual.
Reading tips
- Reading in a relatively quiet, undisturbed environment is recommended to better immerse yourself in the book's atmosphere and rhythm.
- There is no need to read in order; pick chapters as your mood dictates, treating them as 'spiritual fishing' during daily intervals.
- While reading, pay attention to how the author elevates concrete sensory experience (such as the sound of water, wind, and touch) into abstract reflections on life.
About the publisher
Dunhuang Literature and Art Publishing House is a professional literary and art publisher. It focuses on modern and contemporary literature and art books as well as Dunhuang-related art books, while also covering fine classical literature and art, foreign literature and art, and cultural anthropology. Judging from the 297 titles in the database, its publishing areas include modern poetry, mystery and detective fiction, world history, inspirational growth, classic works, and popular science. Representative titles include Wang Guowei's Renjian Cihua, Arthur Conan Doyle's The Complete Sherlock Holmes (4 volumes), Athens: 3000 Years of European Civilization in One City, and Yataro Matsuura's Partners in Creating Life and other inspirational growth books. Its authors include Chinese and foreign writers such as Wang Guowei, Arthur Conan Doyle, Yataro Matsuura, and Jacques Bersani, along with several active writers in inspirational and popular science fields. Because public information is limited, this introduction focuses on the publishing characteristics reflected in the database's titles and does not elaborate on other aspects.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 钓鱼
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- 03
- 04
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- 07
- 08
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- 报废
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- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
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- 07
- 08
- 09
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 考评
- 01
- 02
- 03
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- 06
- 07
- 08
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- 失眠
- 01
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About the author
Hong Ri is an author about whom limited public information is available; the author's real name, dates of birth and death, and nationality have not been clearly recorded and require further verification. Nine works by Hong Ri are held in the collection, spanning social fiction, war and military themes, classic works, and modern romance, which suggests a fairly broad range of writing. Representative works include Village Residency Notes, Hong Ri: A Literary Federation Trilogy (3 volumes), Approval for Reimbursement, Speaking of Matters, Please Take a Seat, The Wharf, Fishing, and Work Report. Judging from these titles, Hong Ri's writing often draws on real social life and grassroots experience, focusing on everyday people and affairs and on the changes of the times, with a plain and life-oriented narrative tendency. Because verifiable biographical materials are insufficient, a full picture of the author's creative output and literary influence still awaits more complete documentation.
