This is the second volume in the Great Figures of the Republic series, recounting the turbulent past and shifting fortunes of the Republic's great masters. Its subjects include sixty-one well-known figures from the fields of literature, thought, and scholarship during the Republican era, among them Lu Xun, Gu Hongming, Wang Guowei, Chen Yinke, Qian Mu, Wu Mi, Fu Sinian, Zhang Henshui, Shen Congwen, Qian Zhongshu, Lin Huiyin, and Zhang Ailing.
Using his signature anecdotal style, the author selects the most important turning points and representative stories from each person's life, vividly capturing their character and changing fortunes. Rare old photographs from the Republican era accompany the text, making it vivid, engaging, and credible. By restoring these figures' true personalities and highlighting the integrity and spirit of writers living through a momentous age, the book paints a finely drawn group portrait of the Republic's great masters.
This book is generally good, but some plots may have been written in a hurry, and may not be said to be a bit disorganized and unclear. Therefore, I cannot say that it is very good. For the time being, the review is not bad. 😄
It's great to be able to read free books like this online!
The story is lush and vivid, and the characters are clear. Now that I know so many masters and why they are masters, I am ready to read the masters' original works and book 1! Thank you very much to the author for letting us read the Master of the Republic of China concisely
As the author said, writing about the Republic of China in this way is both easy to read and allows you to understand the characteristics of each master. It reminds me of "Traveling to the South and Returning to the North" and "Extraordinary Taoism", but this book is more like a relaxed "portrait". I especially hate those fictional characters, but this kind of real person is more attractive! By the way, have you ever watched "A Journey to the South and a Return to the North"?
Literary character is outstanding
Although the Republic of China was war-torn, the academic environment was relatively free.
Concise, smooth and interesting
Simple, concise and readable.
Not bad, a book you can read again