Shen Congwen's Collection of Prose about the Local Sceneries of Xiangxi
Shen Congwen was a Chinese writer. His book," Border Town," was a well-known collection of essays about the local customs and practices of Xiangxi. This collection of essays used Shen Congwen's hometown, Hunan Phoenix, as an example to describe the natural scenery, folk culture, historical and cultural heritage of Xiangxi. Shen Congwen vividly described the local customs and unique ethnic culture of Xiangxi, which made readers feel a mysterious and beautiful atmosphere. There were many wonderful essays in Border Town, such as Lotus Flower, Bird, and Journey to Hunan. These essays described the natural landscape, folk culture, historical and cultural heritage of Xiangxi area, showing the unique charm of Xiangxi. At the same time, Shen Congwen's deep nostalgia for his hometown and his love for the national culture were also integrated into the prose, making the readers feel the author's cherish and concern for his hometown and national culture. "Border Town" is one of Shen Congwen's representative works, with its unique literary style and profound ideology, known as a classic in the history of Chinese prose. Not only did it receive widespread praise in China, but it also won the favor of international readers.
