Penguin's Invitation: The Global First Humanities Scholar Expedition to Antarctica

Author: Azheng
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Walker's Enlightenment: A Graphic Book Series. Have you ever received an invitation from Penguin? Statistics show that only one in three hundred people worldwide are as fortunate. At the end of 2000, six humanities scholars in China became such lucky recipients. They packed their bags, crossed mountains and rivers, and visited Antarctica to meet penguins, conducting a 58-day study on King George Island. This was the first global expedition by humanities scholars to Antarctica and was hailed as "a great idea," sparking strong responses both domestically and internationally. This book records the entire process of this expedition, from planning to implementation, reflecting the author's reverence for nature and appreciation for life, showcasing a magnificent Antarctic landscape, and presenting the authentic inner world of the Antarctic people.
At the end of 2000, the author and five humanities scholars arrived on King George Island in Antarctica. Over the 58 days there, they engaged in unique reflections on life, fate, the world, the future, history, and responsibility, seeking the ultimate meaning of life in the timeless ice and snow. This book is a record of the author's life-changing journey and a dazzling page in his life.