
Mr. at That Time: 1940-1946 the Root of Chinese Culture Lies in Lizhuang
by Yuenan
About This Novel
The first work of the series by Yue Nan, a master of historical documentary literature, with a new edition revised in 2024. Reproduce the years of the Anti-Japanese War, the master group, the silent and glorious process! The work uses documentary techniques, deep emotions, and smooth writing to panoramically reproduce the arduous life and academic journey of the scholars in Lizhuang, highlighting the domineering scholar leader Fu Sinian, the upright archaeological master Li Ji, and the painstaking construction work. The distinctive personalities of the architectural master Liang Sicheng, the stoic poet Lin Huiyin, the aloof talented woman You Shou, the academically obsessed Dong Zuobin, Liang Siyong and other teachers, as well as their spirit of helping each other in the face of poverty, disease, banditry and even death threats, the poor and the strong spirit. During the six most difficult years in China, they stayed true to their motherland, burning ashes and keeping the sundial, spreading their legacy widely. They won world-wide honors in the field of humanities and continued to develop the lifeline of Chinese culture. The work also focuses on the detailed exploration of the truth of historical events such as the "Institute Cannibalism Incident", the conflict between Fu and Li, the dispute between the Tongji president and professors, and the robbery of national treasures. It also conducts a profound analysis of the personnel disputes and the systems of the institute and the university. At the same time, it also describes the legendary history, customs and customs of Lizhuang Town, as well as the different life destinies of local bureaucrats and gentry before and after the Anti-Japanese War. It also discloses the characters and events many years ago in detail, which makes people recall and sigh.
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