From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 027 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: The essay explores the evolving roles and perceptions of women in 1930s Shanghai, through the lens of changing societal expectations and personal experiences. It delves into the complexities of love and relationships as integral parts of women’s lives during this era.
Women of the Times
(Original Title: 妇女)
In recent days, I’ve published a few pieces in the Women’s Column. While seemingly quiet in Eastern matters, the responses have been unexpectedly enthusiastic. When discussing the presentation of a new set of Confucian annotations gifted to them, many appreciated how these teachings were introduced. The praises weren’t elaborate, but the sincerity shone through. I was intrigued by the variety of opinions, each insight as enlightening as a novel. Love, once a famed topic, seemed mundane at times. However, genuine affection, free from the superficial layers that others veil around it, is a beautiful and elusive reality not always within easy grasp.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent