Shen Congwen 
Recollections of Xiang 

Starting from Shen’encounter with an old friend during his journey back home in 1934, the book treats readers with a magical trip to a haven of peace and happiness. The plain and upright persons as well as lively events in the waters of the western part of Hunan are of primitive simplicity despite historical vicissitudes. Filled with Shen’s concern of human life and philosophical thinking, the book is very enlightening and insightful, as honest and tough as Shen’s himself.