Five Years in the Master's Gate, Notes on Hu Shi

Author: Luo Ergang
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Professor Luo Ergang, a renowned expert in the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, is highly acclaimed both in China and abroad for his extensive writings. His mentor was Mr. Hu Shi. Five Years with My Master was published in 1944 and is a biography of his five years as a disciple. Notes on Hu Shi, completed in 1993, chronicles the trivialities of Mr. Hu Shi's academic research, administrative work, and daily life. Although the writing of the two books spans half a century, they are sister volumes, both reflecting the author's experiences, observations, and feelings during his time as a disciple. In May 1995, the Sanlian Bookstore published both books together. Later, Professor Luo Ergang continued to write Notes on Hu Shi. Now, we have incorporated his new work and personally selected articles into the original books, resulting in the supplementary edition of Five Years with My Master & Notes on Hu Shi.
In the cultural and academic lineage of Chinese civilization, the tradition of mentorship is highly valued. Many renowned masters and scholars have grown up under the rigorous training and guidance of their predecessors. Professor Luo Ergang's five years as a disciple, his dedicated study, and his deep understanding of Mr. Hu Shi's academic principles have benefited him throughout his life, serving as an excellent example.
There have been numerous comments and narratives about Mr. Hu Shi's academic methods and life, but those written by his own disciple are rare and precious. Professor Luo Ergang, a renowned expert in the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, is highly acclaimed both in China and abroad for his extensive writings. His mentor was Mr. Hu Shi. Five Years with My Master was published in 1944 and is a biography of his five years as a disciple. Notes on Hu Shi, completed in 1993, chronicles the trivialities of Mr. Hu Shi's academic research, administrative work, and daily life. Although the writing of the two books spans half a century, they are sister volumes, both reflecting the author's experiences, observations, and feelings during his time as a disciple. In May 1995, the Sanlian Bookstore published both books together. Later, Professor Luo Ergang continued to write Notes on Hu Shi. Now, we have incorporated his new work and personally selected articles into the original books, resulting in the supplementary edition of Five Years with My Master & Notes on Hu Shi.
In the cultural and academic lineage of Chinese civilization, the tradition of mentorship is highly valued. Many renowned masters and scholars have grown up under the rigorous training and guidance of their predecessors. Professor Luo Ergang's five years as a disciple, his dedicated study, and his deep understanding of Mr. Hu Shi's academic principles have benefited him throughout his life, serving as an excellent example.
There have been numerous comments and narratives about Mr. Hu Shi's academic methods and life, but those written by his own disciple are rare and precious.