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In the verses lies all beauty; no homeland has finer lakes and hills. This is a condensed literary history of Hangzhou. Through the works of more than fifty ancient writers — poems, songs, operas, novels, essays, and couplets — it reveals the connection between the meaning of the texts, the spirit of the authors, and the character of the city, painting a picture of Hangzhou in all its beauty. Follow this literary journey — everything you need is here. To glimpse the thousand-year-old literary tradition, this book is more than enough. Hold it in your hands and you will understand Hangzhou. This book is especially suited for slow reading, when you want to relax.