Chapter 92 writers and travel

Emerson and Thoreau were both pioneers of American literature in the 19th century and alumni of Harvard University. They also loved traveling and knew each other very well. In an article describing Thoreau, Emerson had the following words: The relationship between his body and mind is more subtle than we imagine.He said that every step his legs took was for him to walk.As a rule, the longer he traveled, the more works he wrote.If he was locked up at home, he would not write at all. Anyone who has read one of his masterpieces, "Scattered Notes by the Lake", can also feel that Emerson's introduction to him is not wrong.This is also the same as what we Chinese say about traveling thousands of miles and reading thousands of books.

Since ancient times, both Chinese and foreign literati have been fond of traveling, such as writing writers; painting and sculpture and other art writers are also like this.The most vivid works expressed in articles, especially travel notes, are the most interesting, such as Su Dongpo's "Red Cliff Fu"; masterpiece. Traveling is the best way to broaden your knowledge and broaden your mind, but whether you can have a keen observation of people and things is directly proportional to the depth of the gain; and the sensitivity of observation always comes from the basic quality and knowledge field It has nothing to do with innate aptitude.

For writers who are willing to think, there is almost no travel that is completely unburdened in the mind; and a travel that is completely unobserved is tantamount to meaningless, so it is said: travel is the most relaxing part of a serious life, and it is also the most relaxing part of life. The most serious part of life. After traveling, some writers get richer materials, and their spirits are like a spring; but after traveling, some writers can't write anything for a while, and they feel that they have no way to write. The loss of strength is better than the sudden sublimation of the mind and vision. It only takes a little time to sublimate and purify unconsciously, and it will naturally be revealed in the brush.

It is undeniable that the living environment and conditions of our writers seldom get extensive experience and benefits from travel. The cramped life is also the blockage of mind and spirit. There are too many works, but there are few works that break new ground, which is ridiculed by the small nose and small eyes, and this is the reason. I foolishly thought that a mutual aid foundation could be established, and member writers would pay monthly insurance-like membership fees, gather together and take turns to provide member writers with travel expenses abroad, and everyone would surely be able to fulfill their wishes.Even if this proposal is a fantasy, it will not be difficult to realize as long as everyone is willing to work together to achieve it.May I ask how many people agree with it?