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Why do women prefer men who remember their birthdays two days too late? What is the point of taking a stroll? And why does looking at a lake make us feel calm? Through his collection of stories, essays, thoughts and meanderings, prose philosopher Mu Tao gives us a tantalising glimpse into the colourful lives and landscape of Shaanxi Province. Combining intriguing personal asides, wry observations and pithy ponderings, he presents a unique collection of colourful vignettes that, together, create a richly pigmented picture of lives well-lived in an ever-evolving world.

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Mu Tao was born in Langfang, Hebei Province in 1963 and raised mostly in nearby Xuanhua. He currently lives in Xi’an (formerly the ancient capital city, Chang’an). Mr Mu studied at the prestigious Writing School at Northwest University and serves as editor of the Meiwen (“Elegant Prose”) literary journal. His essay collections include a study of the novelist Tie Ning and Social Customs of Bygone Days, which was awarded the Lu Xun Prize. Elected Vice President of the China Prose Association in April 2021, he is a noted gourmet and antiquary as well.

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