關尹子 By: Xi Yin (6th cent. BC)
"關尹子" by Xi Yin is a thought-provoking and beautifully written novel that delves into the complexities of family relationships, cultural identity, and personal growth. Set against the backdrop of modern-day China, the story follows the protagonist, Yinzi, as she navigates the challenges of coming to terms with her complicated family history and finding her place in a changing society. The novel is rich in detail and provides a vivid portrait of both urban and rural life in China. The characters are multi-dimensional and authentic, each grappling with their own hopes, fears, and desires. The author's prose is lyrical and evocative, drawing the reader into Yinzi's world with its mix of tradition and modernity. One of the standout aspects of the book is its exploration of intergenerational dynamics and the impact of cultural and societal expectations on individual lives. Through Yinzi's journey of self-discovery, the novel examines the interconnectedness of past and present, and the ways in which history shapes our identities. Overall, "關尹子" is a compelling and emotionally resonant read that offers insight into the complexities of Chinese society and the universal themes of love, loss, and belonging. Xi Yin has crafted a beautiful and haunting story that lingers in the mind long after the final page. First Page: 關尹子（佚名）　　一宇　　二柱　　三極　　四符　　五鑑　　六匕　　七釜　　八籌　　九藥　　　　一宇宇者道也　　關尹子曰：非有道不可言，不可言即道，非有道不可思，不可思即道。天物怒流，人事錯錯然，若若乎回也，戛戛乎鬥也，勿勿乎似而非也。而爭之，而介之，而哯之，而嘖之，而去之，而要之。言之如吹影，思之如鏤塵。聖智造迷，鬼神不識。惟不可為，不可致，不可測，不可分，故曰天曰命曰神曰元，合曰道。　　曰：無一物非天，無一物非命，無一物非神，無一物非元。物既如此，人豈不然。人皆可曰天，人皆可曰神，人皆可致命通元。不可彼天此非天，彼神此非神，彼命此非命，彼元此非元。是以善吾道者，即一物中，知天盡神，致命造元。學之，徇異名，析同實。得之，契同實，忘異名。　　曰：觀道者如觀水，以觀沼為未足，則之河之江之海，曰水至也，殊不知我之津液涎淚皆水。　　曰：道無人，聖人不見甲是道乙非道。道無我，聖人不見己進道己退道。以不有道，故不無道；以不得道，故不失道。　　曰：不�... Continue reading book >>

關尹子 By: Xi Yin (6th cent. BC)

"關尹子" by Xi Yin is a thought-provoking and beautifully written novel that delves into the complexities of family relationships, cultural identity, and personal growth. Set against the backdrop of modern-day China, the story follows the protagonist, Yinzi, as she navigates the challenges of coming to terms with her complicated family history and finding her place in a changing society.

The novel is rich in detail and provides a vivid portrait of both urban and rural life in China. The characters are multi-dimensional and authentic, each grappling with their own hopes, fears, and desires. The author's prose is lyrical and evocative, drawing the reader into Yinzi's world with its mix of tradition and modernity.

One of the standout aspects of the book is its exploration of intergenerational dynamics and the impact of cultural and societal expectations on individual lives. Through Yinzi's journey of self-discovery, the novel examines the interconnectedness of past and present, and the ways in which history shapes our identities.

Overall, "關尹子" is a compelling and emotionally resonant read that offers insight into the complexities of Chinese society and the universal themes of love, loss, and belonging. Xi Yin has crafted a beautiful and haunting story that lingers in the mind long after the final page.

First Page:

關尹子（佚名）

　　一宇　　二柱　　三極　　四符　　五鑑　　六匕　　七釜　　八籌　　九藥

　　　　一宇宇者道也　　關尹子曰：非有道不可言，不可言即道，非有道不可思，不可思即道。天物怒流，人事錯錯然，若若乎回也，戛戛乎鬥也，勿勿乎似而非也。而爭之，而介之，而哯之，而嘖之，而去之，而要之。言之如吹影，思之如鏤塵。聖智造迷，鬼神不識。惟不可為，不可致，不可測，不可分，故曰天曰命曰神曰元，合曰道。

　　曰：無一物非天，無一物非命，無一物非神，無一物非元。物既如此，人豈不然。人皆可曰天，人皆可曰神，人皆可致命通元。不可彼天此非天，彼神此非神，彼命此非命，彼元此非元。是以善吾道者，即一物中，知天盡神，致命造元。學之，徇異名，析同實。得之，契同實，忘異名。

　　曰：觀道者如觀水，以觀沼為未足，則之河之江之海，曰水至也，殊不知我之津液涎淚皆水。

　　曰：道無人，聖人不見甲是道乙非道。道無我，聖人不見己進道己退道。以不有道，故不無道；以不得道，故不失道。

　　曰：不�... Continue reading book >>

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