Qu Yuan - A Life of Loyalty and Indignation

Author: Huang Chonghao
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Qu Yuan was born into nobility but became an exile, experiencing both great rises and falls. He was talented, diligent, and ambitious, yet also faced great disappointments and sorrows—his life was destined to let him endure the hardships that most people find unbearable. Qu Yuan made a decisive and painful choice to end his life, thereby ending his perception of a cruel world. It is precisely because of this that he achieved the timeless resonance of his life, which also represents his eternal charm. This book uses the style of historical writing to depict the life journey of Qu Yuan. He proposed constitutional reforms, promoted reforms; he vigorously advocated strengthening the nation internally while externally allying with Qi to resist Qin; he worked diligently and remained loyal. But a treacherous backstabbing brought him down. The author of this book, using the touch of prose, re-experiences the journey of Qu Yuan. By reflecting on the past and observing the present, he portrays a kneeling Qu Yuan, while also exploring many reflections on society and history.