wintering the power of rest and retreat in difficult times

Well, there's 'The Long Winter' by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It's part of the 'Little House' series and vividly describes the challenges a family faces during a particularly harsh winter. Then there's 'The Ice Palace' which is set in a cold, Scandinavian - like place and tells a story full of local color and human drama. Also, 'Cold Mountain' can be considered a sort of wintering novel as it has many scenes set in the cold, unforgiving winter during the Civil War.

"Judging from the many aspects of ancient society, survival was indeed very difficult. In terms of family ethics, when filial piety was extreme, the family structure was extremely unequal. The father was the symbol of authority in the family, and the mother and children had to obey him. The eldest son inherited the authority after the father died. This structure could deprive the mother and children of their personal rights. For example, a wife who did not give birth to a son might be abandoned by her husband. Moreover, filial piety required people from all walks of life to unconditionally undertake specific responsibilities and obligations. They also needed to remain silent and obedient in the face of injustice or abuse, whether it was within the family or in front of the emperor. In terms of education and imperial examinations, in ancient China, educational opportunities were mostly open to elite families, and it was difficult for commoners to obtain them. Although the imperial examination was seen as an opportunity for commoners to gain social mobility, it was actually full of hardships. The examination process was strict and competitive. The examinees had to study for a long time. They were not allowed to stretch and rest in the narrow examination hall. The examination was divided into many levels, and the passing rate was extremely low. Those who cheated would even be sentenced to death. Judging from the overall living conditions, if one was born into a poor family, life would be very difficult. For example, during the year of disaster, when the imperial court's relief food was insufficient, the commoners fled north to escape the famine and were kept outside the city. They were even seen as rioters and the relief food was cut off. In daily life, taxes were harsh, and it was difficult for the people at the bottom to obtain enough food. The diet of ordinary people was far from that of the emperor. Poor families could not even eat a full meal. They could only drink simple soup, or rely on picking wild plants, fruits, and vegetables, hunting wild beasts to satisfy their hunger. Sometimes, they would even take the risk of "eating soil". All of this reflected the difficult living conditions of the people in ancient times. The novel " The Unorthodox Great Ming " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it! "

"The following are some recommendations for novels similar to the ancient difficult survival records: - ** Escape Category **: - The story is set in the late years of Chongzhen, with internal and external troubles, drought, war, and bandits wreaking havoc. The female protagonist, Tian Qinghe, had transmigrated from the future. Although she had the golden finger of the portable space (mainly for storage), she still had to rely on her own wisdom and modern knowledge to survive and lead her family through the difficulties on the road to escape. - "The Farmer's Daughter Is Busy Raising a Family at the End of the Ancient Calamity", adapted from the records of real civilians fleeing from famine. It is not a cool novel, depicting the difficulties of fleeing from famine in ancient times. - "Our Village Has Transmigrated": As the village secretary, the female protagonist's village suddenly transmigrated into an ancient forest. Most of the villagers were old people who stayed behind. They had to use modern knowledge and skills to unite and deal with the challenges of the ancient world. They had to survive in difficult environments, build their homes, resist foreign enemies, and develop their economy. - "The Farming Escape Road of Time Travel": After the female protagonist Su Qiqi transmigrated to ancient times and became Su Xiaoqi, she took her sister and mother to escape the war and embarked on the escape road. During her escape, she used modern knowledge to reclaim wasteland, grow crops, raise poultry, etc. In response to natural disasters, beast invasions, and the invasion of property by unruly people, she relied on wisdom and courage to improve the lives of her family. - "Daily Life of Raising a Family in Ancient Times": At the end of the dynasty, there were wars and natural disasters. After the male protagonist Mu Zi Qi transmigrated, he brought his grandmother and younger siblings to escape from famine. He did not have a powerful cheat. He earned money through farming, working, opening a shop, and many other ways. He gradually improved his family conditions and worked hard to study to improve his social status. - "The Escape Girl's Rich Handwritten Letter": The female protagonist, Rong Qianqian, traveled back in time to the beginning of her escape from famine in ancient times. Without the help of a cheat or a noble, she struggled on the edge of survival. Finally, she improved her life with modern knowledge and hard-working hands, and went from poverty to wealth. - [Other Difficult Survival]: - "When the Moon is Full": The female protagonist Shi Gui transmigrated. Her adoptive parents loved her, but a natural disaster caused her to sell herself. As a low-level figure, she struggled to survive in the house fights of the big families. She earned her freedom through hard work. Later, she helped each other with the male protagonist who also suffered and led a good life with her family. The part of the house fights in the text was detailed, and it also involved the people's livelihood in the court. - "The Noble Woman Wins": The female protagonist was born in a big family but worshipped martial arts. In the troubled times, she faced the problem of her family's reputation being attacked and affecting her marriage. She married the determined male protagonist. In the chaotic times under the destruction of the nest, in order to protect the family, the novel not only had the chaotic times, the country, the people's livelihood, but also the sweet life of children. - [First Ci Se]: The female protagonist, Jiang Jiuqing, is a princess of a fallen country. She is intelligent and low-key, and she uses the resources around her to plot revenge. After being tied up by the male protagonist as a helper, he embarked on the path of a strategist. The male protagonist had hatred in his heart, and the two of them seemed to be playing a game. In the end, the male protagonist gave up his obsession, and the two of them lived a peaceful life. - "Unluckily pampered": The female lead was originally a favored princess. She had scheming methods and a cute side. During the marriage, she met the male protagonist after an accident. After the country was destroyed, she became the princess of the fallen country who had the royal treasure map. The male protagonist had great ambitions and used the female protagonist many times. The two had misunderstandings and differences in the torrent of history, but in the end, they agreed with each other. The novel "The Unorthodox Great Ming" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it! "

First, think about the setting. Decide on a wintry location, like a snow - covered mountain village or a frozen city. Then, create characters that are affected by the cold, such as a lonely hermit in a cabin. Also, consider themes like isolation, survival, or the beauty of winter. For example, you could have a character who has to brave the winter to find food for their family.

" The Most Talented Scholar " was a historical novel written by Hua Xili. It was about modern people who had advanced knowledge and became famous through the imperial examinations in a slightly different Ming Dynasty. " The Struggle History of an Official Girl " was created by the Gentle Breeze Angel. The modern White Bone Demon Wang Xinyi traveled through ancient times and began the struggle of an Official Girl from the beginning. " Journey to the Heavens Starting from Tiga Ultraman " was a heavenly novel written by Shui Buliang. Leo was summoned to travel through the heavens and grew up fighting monsters in Tiga World. The First Scholar of Ming Dynasty was written by Mr. Qingtian. It traveled through the story of a poor scholar during the Hongzhi period. It was a good farming essay for the imperial examination. " This Scholar Can't Be Trifled With " was a fictional historical novel written by the way of the MC. The soul of the programmer traveled through ancient times, and there were many characters. The plot was relaxed. These novels had their own characteristics. Those who liked history could read The Most Talented Scholar and The First Scholar of Ming Dynasty; those who liked to travel through time and struggle could choose The Struggle History of Guan Niu; those who liked adventures in the heavens could read Journey to the Heavens from Diga Ultraman; and those who liked to be relaxed and empty should not miss This Scholar. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>