Eighty Reminiscences of My Parents and Teachers and Friends

Author: Qian Mu
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Publication Date: 1998-09-01
Features: Qian Mu, having become a renowned scholar through self-education, devoted his life to learning across the Four Classics, leaving behind an extensive body of works. This book contains his recollections of his parents, teachers, and friends written after the age of 80. The writing is heartfelt and poignant, evoking admiration and reflection. Readers not only gain insight into Qian Mu's academic pursuits, writings, and character but also catch a glimpse of the broader landscape of modern scholarship. Many lesser-known anecdotes and about Qian Mu's colleagues, such as Hu Shi, Tang Yongtong, Meng Sen, Gu Jiegang, and Chen Yinque, are vividly presented in this book.