The summary of Old Ruins 'Travels
The Travels of Lao Can was a novel written by Feng Menglong, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty. It told the story of a wandering scholar. The protagonist of the novel was a poet named Old Ruins. He traveled to many places, met all kinds of people, and experienced many thrilling stories. The novel used Old Ruins 'personal experiences as the main thread, interweaving some historical events and characters to show the scenery and culture of various parts of China. In the novel, Lao Can traveled to many places of interest such as West Lake, Huangshan, Yandang Mountain, Hengshan, etc. He met some historical figures such as Su Shi, Lu You, Li Bai, etc. He also learned some local history and culture. Through Lao Can's adventures, the novel reflected some contradictions and problems in the society at that time, such as official corruption, people's livelihood, etc. At the same time, it also showed Lao Can's sense of justice and indomitable spirit. The whole novel's plot is full of ups and downs, and the language is humorous. It is one of Feng Menglong's representative works and also a classic in the history of Chinese literature.
