Ice Heart Illustrated Biography

Author: Xiao Feng
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: An elderly woman sat opposite me. —Her distinctive face left a deep impression on any newcomer—At the age of eighty-four, her skin remained fair and rosy, except for the prominent wrinkles on her high and broad forehead. The book portrays Bing Xin as a vivid character. She was not just a kind old woman, but also a clever and imaginative little girl, a witty and gentle university student, a gentle and reserved middle-aged woman, and finally a happy grandmother with a full house of grandchildren. She was favored by the times and one of the most blessed among Chinese intellectual women. The era provided her with a beautiful backdrop, and her own intelligence paved the way for her success. Every individual who has contributed to creating a better world is worthy of respect and learning from. Bing Xin was one of the pioneers of the May Fourth New Literature movement. The May Fourth spirit—spirit of democracy and science—was something Bing Xin upheld throughout her life. Democracy means opposing autocracy and tyranny; science means opposing ignorance and barbarism. Only by following the path of democracy and science can China achieve true modernization. Lu Xun was a Prometheus-like figure who dedicated his life to this cause. So, what contributions did Bing Xin make to China's modernization? This book aims to tell some stories related to this aspect.