Historical figures

Author: Guo Moruo
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Qu Yuan was a person who deeply grasped the spirit of his time. He focused on people's livelihood, revered the talented, and aimed to achieve unification in China through benevolent governance—this was his benevolence. At the same time, he was a person who practiced what he believed in thoroughly—this was his righteousness. —"Studies on Qu Yuan"
This book belongs to Guo Moruo's works on historical research. In the book, the author studies and evaluates historical figures from different periods, such as Qu Yuan, Cao Zhi, Wan Baochang, Wang Anshi, Li Zicheng, Li Yan, Xia Wanquan, Lu Xun, Wang Guowei, Yu Dafu, and Wen Yiduo. Guo Moruo extensively researched and referenced, proposing scientific yet unique insights based on the analysis of a large number of ancient documents. His work prominently reflects his people-centered literary view, as he himself stated: "I conduct research and create works under the standard of people-centered principles." After reading this book, you will open up new perspectives in thinking about and evaluating historical figures.