This book selects 24 of the most representative Japanese cultural ferrymen and introduces them to Chinese readers in the three hundred years from modern Japan (1603-1867) to modern times (1868-1912). Zhu Shunsui, Matsuo Basho, Kobayashi Icha, Sugita Genpaku, Yoshida Shoin, Fukuzawa Yukichi, Okakura Tenshin, etc. The author presents these group portraits of Japanese cultural heroes to the readers, from their life stories to the origins of their thoughts, from their values and ethics to their great achievements. The author also pays special attention to the readability of the article, pursues the writing method of "history, knowledge, interest, and sentiment", and strives to discover words, deeds, or anecdotes that can reflect the spiritual outlook of the characters, so that they can be vividly written on the page.
Reader comments
I especially like Lin Luoshan. He suggested building a Confucian temple, spreading Confucianism, and also set up private schools. The book mentioned that the "Battle of Osaka" stalled the construction of the Confucius Temple, which made me want to understand this period of history. Moreover, the author's writing is very readable, just like chatting with friends, and he also introduces some historical sites, which makes people want to travel to Tokyo!
I especially like Lin Luoshan. He suggested building a Confucian temple, spreading Confucianism, and also set up private schools. The book mentioned that the "Battle of Osaka" stalled the construction of the Confucius Temple, which made me want to understand this period of history. Moreover, the author's writing is very readable, just like chatting with friends, and he also introduces some historical sites, which makes people want to travel to Tokyo!