珍贵的旧时光：纪念沈从文逝世35周年精选昔日来信

那些旧时光，有时觉得遥远，隔着山水、日月光阴。有时却又觉得如在昨日，仿佛可以闻到当时的言语，尝到当时的气息… 在一生中，永远难以忘怀的事物或许是亲密爱人、知心朋友、血脉相连的亲人，亦或是一句话、一杯酒、一瞬间的经历。重温回忆，领略时光，寻觅那些温暖和美好。《昔日来信》是沈从文的作品精选集，特别为先生逝世35周年纪念版，共收录三部分书信和文章：《湘行书简》、《湘行散记》、《从文忆旧》。全书30篇书信和文章，附赠8幅珍贵作者手迹。其中《湘行散记》一部分，是沈从文在返乡途中一封一封写给张兆和的书信集，记述一路所见所闻，表达思念之情。或许外人未曾想，沈从文本身乖巧、多愁善感。在船上漂泊，闲暇思念远方朋友，生命中得到的感悟或许就是这样。 我最感兴趣的，便是《湘行散记》一部分。沈从文早早离乡背井，对家园之事既熟悉又陌生。戴水獭皮帽的朋友，或许粗俗也可以风雅，放浪也可以矜持... 桃源原来不是我们所想象的那般桃花盛开，而是竹子倒不错。民风也不尽是淳朴本色，而是有着顺势而为的味道。还有珍爱鼻子的朋友，他从小便认为鼻子便是注定命运的标志，却不料刻意过多，重要性可能并不高。《从文忆旧》为沈从文对家乡和旧时光难舍难忘的怀念之作，见证他内心深处珍贵的回忆。沈从文是湘西的儿子，字里行间近乎散发着对家园不舍的情感。无论身处昆明，或是北京，他的心始终还在故土之上。我总能在他的文章中感觉到湘西流水的叮咚声... 英文之所以跟中文的排版不一样，是因为英文的缘故，无需分段落，如下方所示： Those old times, sometimes feel distant, as if separated by mountains, water, and endless time. Sometimes, however, they seem close, almost like yesterday, and one can still hear the words and smell the scents of the past. The things that are forever unforgettable in our lives may be intimate lovers, close friends, blood relatives, or just a sentence, a drink, or a momentary experience. Rediscovering memories, experiencing time, seeking warmth and beauty. "Letters from the Past" is a selection of works by Shen Congwen, specially released in honor of the 35th anniversary of his passing. It includes three parts of letters and articles: "Letters from the Journey to Xiangxi," "Notes from the Journey to Xiangxi," and "Reminiscences from Congwen." The book features 30 letters and articles, accompanied by 8 precious handwritten pieces by the author. Among them, "Notes from the Journey to Xiangxi" is a collection of letters written by Shen Congwen to Zhang Zhaohui during his journey home, describing what he saw and heard along the way and expressing his longing. Perhaps it is not commonly known that Shen Congwen was himself gentle and melancholy. Adrift on a boat, he leisurely pined for distant friends, the insights gained through his life multiplied in such moments. The part that I am most interested in is "Notes from the Journey to Xiangxi." Shen Congwen left his hometown early and was both familiar and unfamiliar with its affairs. Friends who wore otter skin hats might be vulgar but could also be elegant, wanton but could also be reserved... The Peach Blossom Spring was not the blooming paradise wed imagined, but the bamboo was good. The people and their customs were not all simple and natural, but carried a distinct trend of their times. There was also a friend who loved his nose so much, he believed from a young age that it would determine his destiny. But having thought too much about it, it might not have been that important. "Reminiscences from Congwen" is a tribute to Shen Congwens nostalgic feelings toward his hometown and the days of old. It bears witness to the precious memories deep within his heart. Shen Congwen was a son of Xiangxi and his words exude a scent of homesickness. No matter where he resided, his roots remained planted in his homeland. I always can hear the sound of flowing waters in his writings...