Biography of Feng Zhi

Author: Lu Yaodong
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Feng Zhi (1905-1993), who was called "the most outstanding lyrical poet in China" by Lu Xun, achieved remarkable success not only in poetry but also as a scholar of classical literature and a translator of German literature. His cautious, reserved, and unassuming personality made him unlikely to be a pioneer in political movements. Yet, within this serious and humble life, there lay a molten-like poetic passion, nurturing a grand life. This book, referencing Feng Zhi's writing method of "writing about Du with Du" in his "Biography of Du Fu," relies as much as possible on the subject's written words as evidence, ensuring every word has a source. While exploring Feng Zhi's life and thoughts, it also interprets his important literary works and academic achievements, thereby rigorously and comprehensively revealing the evolving aesthetic tastes of a generation of poets and scholars, as well as their emotional journeys of growth.