Figures of the Yuan Dynasty have always attracted academic attention, and the scholars examined in this book are representatives of this group. Wei Su (1303~1372), whose courtesy name was Taipu and whose nickname was Yunlin, was from Linchuan, Jiangxi. He is famous for his literature, but he was controversial among later generations because of his official position in the Yuan and Ming dynasties. This book discusses Wei Su's family background, life, social interactions, and cultural achievements in detail, aiming to enhance our understanding of the politics, culture, and ethnic integration of the Yuan Dynasty from a case perspective.
Reader comments
He was controversial because he was an official in the Yuan and Ming dynasties, which reminded me that some people in life would face similar dilemmas. The discussion of his life, social interactions and other contents in the book also gave me a deeper understanding of that era. Just like what is said in the book, "We are famous for our literature." We should also see the multi-faceted nature of each person and cannot simply judge them by one standard. This book is very helpful for understanding the history of the Yuan Dynasty and is worth reading!
He was controversial because he was an official in the Yuan and Ming dynasties, which reminded me that some people in life would face similar dilemmas. The discussion of his life, social interactions and other contents in the book also gave me a deeper understanding of that era. Just like what is said in the book, "We are famous for our literature." We should also see the multi-faceted nature of each person and cannot simply judge them by one standard. This book is very helpful for understanding the history of the Yuan Dynasty and is worth reading!