Hu Shi: A Portrait

Author: Shen Weiwei
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Tells the story of Hu Shi, a pioneer of the literary movement in China's May Fourth period, through detailed illustrations and text. It's not just about academia; it also covers Hu Shi's emotional experiences and life journey. This book spans from Hu Shi's birth in Huizhou in 1891 to his lonely life ending in Taiwan in 1962. As the saying goes, "A man is shaped by the land he grows up in." "Hu ink," "Hu opera," "Scholarly learning" have long been renowned both at home and abroad, celebrated through the ages. Hu Shi grew up in this place, further shaped by his mother's strict upbringing, which laid a solid foundation for his cultural heritage. Hu Shi's life was both ordinary and extraordinary. He was an indispensable figure in China's May Fourth New Culture Movement. Apart from that, his emotional experiences and life journey are often unfamiliar to us. This "Illustrated Biography of Hu Shi" interprets the text with images and explains Hu Shi's life through words. The writing is fluent, the style is fresh, and the approach is precise. After reading it, you will gain a clearer understanding of Hu Shi's life.