Selected Classics of Guo Moruo

Author: Guo Moruo
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Publication Date: 2002-03-01
Features: Guo Moruo was an outstanding "all-around champion" cultural giant in 20th-century China. Regardless of his significant influence in the political sphere, in terms of culture and arts, he was virtually unparalleled in literature, archaeology, ancient paleography, historiography, calligraphy, and other fields, achieving (top-tier) achievements in each. In literature alone, he was both the true founder of modern Chinese poetry and a pioneer and success in modern Chinese historical drama. Over his six decades of literary career, Guo Moruo diligently cultivated his craft, producing a wealth of works. However, it was only by choosing the revolutionary romanticism that suited his personality, temperament, and talents that his works acquired a distinct artistic individuality and a vibrant vitality. This anthology carefully selects and presents some of his outstanding works from his literary domains—poetry, drama, fiction, and essays—for the readers' enjoyment.