圍爐夜話 By: Yongbin Wang
I recently had the pleasure of reading "圍爐夜話" by Yongbin Wang. This collection of stories invites readers to cozy up around the fireplace and delve into a world of captivating tales. The author's eloquent writing style transported me to different time periods and landscapes, making each story feel vivid and immersive. What I appreciated most about this book was the variety of themes and emotions explored within the stories. From heartwarming tales of love and friendship to suspenseful mysteries and thought-provoking philosophical musings, each story offered something unique and engaging. Wang's ability to delve into the depths of human experience and emotion was truly impressive. Overall, I highly recommend "圍爐夜話" to anyone looking for a well-rounded collection of stories that will both entertain and provoke thought. Wang's storytelling prowess and ability to evoke a wide range of emotions make this book a must-read for fans of short fiction. First Page: 圍爐夜話王永彬寒夜圍爐，田家婦子之樂也。顧篝燈坐對，或默默然無一言，或嘻嘻然言非所宜言，皆無所謂樂，不將虛此良夜乎？余識字農人也。歲晚務閒，家人聚處，相與燒○ ○。煨山芋，心有所得，輒述諸口，命兒輩繕寫存之，題曰圍爐夜話。但其中皆隨得隨錄，語無倫次且意淺辭蕪，多非信心之論，特以課家人消永夜耳，不足為外人道也。倘蒙有道君子惠而正之，則幸甚。咸豐甲寅二月既望王永彬書於橋西館之一經堂博學篤誌，切問近思，此八字，是收放心的工夫。神閒氣靜，智深勇沉，此八字，是幹大事的本領。薄族者，必無好兒孫。薄師者，必無佳子弟。吾所見亦多矣。恃力者，忽逢真敵手。恃勢者，忽逢大對頭。人所料不及也。飽暖人所共羨，然使享一生飽暖，而氣昏誌惰，豈足有為饑寒人所不甘。然必帶幾分饑寒，則神緊骨堅，乃能任事。賓入幕中，皆瀝膽披肝之士。客登座上，無焦頭爛額之人。不必於世事件件皆能，惟求與古人心心相印。不能縮頭者，且休縮頭。可以放手者，便須放手。不鏡於水而鏡於人，則吉凶可監也。不蹶於�... Continue reading book >>

圍爐夜話 By: Yongbin Wang

I recently had the pleasure of reading "圍爐夜話" by Yongbin Wang. This collection of stories invites readers to cozy up around the fireplace and delve into a world of captivating tales. The author's eloquent writing style transported me to different time periods and landscapes, making each story feel vivid and immersive.

What I appreciated most about this book was the variety of themes and emotions explored within the stories. From heartwarming tales of love and friendship to suspenseful mysteries and thought-provoking philosophical musings, each story offered something unique and engaging. Wang's ability to delve into the depths of human experience and emotion was truly impressive.

Overall, I highly recommend "圍爐夜話" to anyone looking for a well-rounded collection of stories that will both entertain and provoke thought. Wang's storytelling prowess and ability to evoke a wide range of emotions make this book a must-read for fans of short fiction.

First Page:

圍爐夜話王永彬

寒夜圍爐，田家婦子之樂也。顧篝燈坐對，或默默然無一言，或嘻嘻然言非所宜言，皆無所謂樂，不將虛此良夜乎？余識字農人也。歲晚務閒，家人聚處，相與燒○ ○。煨山芋，心有所得，輒述諸口，命兒輩繕寫存之，題曰圍爐夜話。但其中皆隨得隨錄，語無倫次且意淺辭蕪，多非信心之論，特以課家人消永夜耳，不足為外人道也。倘蒙有道君子惠而正之，則幸甚。

咸豐甲寅二月既望王永彬書於橋西館之一經堂

博學篤誌，切問近思，此八字，是收放心的工夫。神閒氣靜，智深勇沉，此八字，是幹大事的本領。

薄族者，必無好兒孫。薄師者，必無佳子弟。吾所見亦多矣。恃力者，忽逢真敵手。恃勢者，忽逢大對頭。人所料不及也。

飽暖人所共羨，然使享一生飽暖，而氣昏誌惰，豈足有為饑寒人所不甘。然必帶幾分饑寒，則神緊骨堅，乃能任事。

賓入幕中，皆瀝膽披肝之士。客登座上，無焦頭爛額之人。

不必於世事件件皆能，惟求與古人心心相印。

不能縮頭者，且休縮頭。可以放手者，便須放手。

不鏡於水而鏡於人，則吉凶可監也。不蹶於�... Continue reading book >>

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