Ten years in Germany

Author: Ji Xianlin
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: In this book, Professor Ji Xianlin narrates his experiences studying in Germany from 1935 to 1945 in simple yet insightful language. Under extremely difficult circumstances, he studied with passion and perseverance, earning his doctorate. Later, he dedicated himself to studying Tocharian and became a world-class expert in the field. In 1935, young scholar Ji Xianlin went to Germany for studies, beginning a decade-long journey. Decades later, as the academic giant approached his advanced years, he recalled his past and wrote Ten Years in Germany. This book traces the timeline of his life, recording the journey he took to study in Germany. At the renowned University of G?ttingen, he eventually chose Indology as his major after much deliberation and devoted his passion and hard work to it, ultimately earning his doctorate and laying a solid foundation for his lifelong academic research. During this process, he endured the dramatic hardships brought by the shadow of World War II, and beyond the suffering, he also deeply cherished the profound thoughts of his fellow students and the deep friendships he formed. Although he stated that his autobiography only recounts facts without delving into emotions, poetry and truth are not mutually exclusive. The book, with its tens of thousands of words, already contained the poetic essence of life.