“Life is too short to make an over-serious business out of it.”
Quote by Lin Yutang
Work
The Little critic: essays, satires and sketches on China (first series: 1930-1932)
This book is a compilation of various writings that explore and critique the social and cultural landscape of China from 1930 to 1932. The author employs a mix of essayistic and satirical styles to offer insights into the period's political, social, and cultural dynamics. more
Author
Lin Yutang
Lin Yutang, born on October 10, 1895, in Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province, and died on March 26, 1976. He was a renowned Chinese modern writer, translator, and scholar, known as a 'cultural giant'. Lin Yutang's literary works are characterized by their humor, wit, and elegant language, with representative works including 'Chinatown Days' and 'Laughing and Crying'. more
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