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老殘遊記   By: (1857-1909)

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"老殘遊記" by E Liu is a powerful and poignant memoir that tells the story of one man's journey through life's struggles and triumphs. The author's writing is raw and honest, offering a unique perspective on the challenges of growing old in a fast-paced and unforgiving world.

Through his personal anecdotes and reflections, E Liu takes the reader on a compelling and emotional journey, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience. His straightforward and direct writing style makes his story easy to connect with, and readers will find themselves drawn in by his authenticity and vulnerability.

Overall, "老殘遊記" is a beautifully written and insightful memoir that offers a captivating look into the life of a man who has faced adversity with grace and courage. It is a reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the power of perseverance in the face of life's challenges.

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第一回 土不制水歷年成患 風能鼓浪到處可危

話說山東登州府東門外有一座大山,名叫蓬萊山。山上有個閣子,名叫蓬萊閣。 這閣造得畫棟飛雲,珠簾捲雨,十分壯麗。西面看城中人戶,煙雨萬家;東面看 海上波濤,崢嶸萬里。所以城中人士往往於下午攜尊挈酒在閣中住宿,準備次日 天未明時看海中出日,習以為常。

這且不表。囗說那年有個遊客,名叫老殘。此人原姓鐵,單名一個英字,號補殘 ,因慕懶殘和尚煨芋的故事,遂取這「殘」字做號。大家因他為人頗不討厭,器 重他的意思,都叫他老殘;不知不覺,這「老殘」二字便成了個別號了。

他年紀不過三十多歲,原是江南人氏。當年也曾讀過幾句詩書,因八股文章做得 不通,所以學也未曾進得一個,教書沒人要他,學生意又嫌歲數大,不中用了。 其先他的父親原也是個三四品的官,因性情迂拙,不會要錢,所以做了二十年實 缺,回家仍是賣了袍褂做的盤川。你想可有餘資給他兒子應用呢?

這老殘既無祖業可守,又無行當可做,自然「饑寒」二字漸漸的相逼來了。正在 無可如何,... Continue reading book >>




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