Eyes in the Wind

Author: Mu Hui
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Mu Hui's Life—especially after participating in revolutionary work and using his writing as a sword and shield—has experienced countless storms, big and small. He was a mortal, not a saint—and I've always doubted whether saints truly exist in this world. In a brief biography in one of his books, he frankly admitted: "I have written self-criticism articles and confessions, but never written denunciation letters or made anonymous reports." We shouldn't feel sorry for him, because he lived in his writings; he also died in his writings. To live as one lives and to die as one dies—there should be no regrets.
These past few days, I've often reflected that some people ensure the continuation of their families through lineage; others leave a lasting legacy in history through their achievements; and others inspire future generations with their indomitable spirit. The so-called "Three Immortals" of the humanities, as advocated by Wu Shigong, Mu Hui almost embodies all of them. He devoted his life to writing, leaving behind a vast body of work—truly "establishing words." He was clear about his likes and dislikes, promoting what was right and exposing what was wrong—truly "establishing virtue." He nurtured younger scholars and supported emerging talents—truly "establishing merit."
Before his passing, he made a promise to donate his body to Peking Union Medical College, ensuring that every organ could serve as a stepping stone for countless students to reach the pinnacle of medical knowledge.
—Zhu Tiezhi, "To Live in the Hearts of People Is to Live Forever"
Mu Hui, one of China's most prolific essayists, presents the finest selections from his 60 million words of writing in this book, a 30-year anthology of his essays. It is a must-have for every contemporary Chinese university student.
Mu Hui is renowned as one of China's most prolific essayists, having published over 6 million words in his lifetime and more than 40 books. This collection gathers the best of his nearly 30 years of essay writing, featuring over 130 representative pieces (excluding essays). The writings cover both the past and the present, with bold and incisive prose, expansive perspectives, and a profound mastery of language. They fully demonstrate the depth of his expertise and unique charm as an essayist.