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 records the life of Chen Duxiu, a towering and controversial figure in modern Chinese history—known for his ups and downs, contradictions, mixed legacy, and charismatic presence. 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 the organizer and propagandist of the "disruptive party," the secretary-general of Anhui Governor who opposed Yuan Shikai, the leader of the May Fourth New Culture Movement, the founder and first leader of the Communist Party of China, and his opposition to the Communist Party, as well as his non-affiliation with any party. Appendices include a chronology of Chen Duxiu's life, a resume, a name index, and a list of major reference books.