“He was a prince of the Ming dynasty. His family was very rich and very powerful. His father and grandfather were painters and famous calligraphers, and little Zhu Da had inherited their gift. So just imagine, one day, when he wasn't even eight years old yet, he drew a flower, a simple lotus flower floating on a pond. His drawing was beautiful that his mother decided to hang it in their salon. She claimed that thanks to the drawing you could feel a fresh little breeze in the huge room and you could even smell the flower's perfume when you walked by the drawing. Can you imagine? Even the perfume! And his mother was surely not an easy person to please... With both a husband and a father who were artists, she must have seen a few things by then...”
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Work
Hunting and Gathering
This book explores the historical and contemporary methods of hunting and gathering, examining the techniques, tools, and strategies used by people around the world to sustain themselves through these traditional means of subsistence. more
Author
Anna Gavalda
Anna Gavalda, born on December 9, 1970, is a renowned French novelist. Her works are known for their delicate emotional portrayal and unique narrative style, which have won her a wide audience. more