Biography of Chen Duxiu: The Lifelong Dissenter

Author: Zhu Wenhua
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Following the bestseller The Death of Chen Duxiu, Qingdao Publishing House has recently launched A Biography of Chen Duxiu. With rich historical materials and solid writing skills, the book vividly chronicles the life of Chen Duxiu, a towering and controversial figure in modern Chinese history—known for his dramatic rises and falls, complex legacy, and multifaceted personality. The book covers 8 chapters, including the emergence of his rebellious nature, his youth as a member of the Communist Party of China, his role as an organizer and propagandist for the "disruptive party," his tenure as the secretary-general of the Anhui governor against Yuan Shikai, his leadership in the May Fourth New Culture Movement, his founding of the Communist Party of China and serving as its first leader, his opposition to the Communist Party, and his stance as an independent figure. Appendices include a chronology of Chen Duxiu, a resume, a name index, and a bibliography of major references.