Works of Tang Degang -- Reminiscences of Hu Shi

Author: Tang Degang
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book was originally intended as a short preface written by the author while drafting "Hu Shih's Autobiography." However, it unexpectedly expanded to over a hundred thousand words, becoming too lengthy to be included as a preface. As a result, it was published as a standalone book. Based on Tang Degang's personal memories and diary entries, the book covers almost every issue and entanglement involving Hu Shih in his life, with insightful and engaging discussions. It is not limited to recollections alone; the author also delves into history, politics, philosophy, literature, and all other subjects that Hu Shih was passionate about. This demonstrates the author's brilliant talent, profound knowledge, and deep foundation in classical Chinese, coupled with his naturally humorous personality, resulting in a lively and witty writing style.
The book was originally intended as a short preface written by the author while drafting "Hu Shih's Autobiography." However, it unexpectedly expanded to over a hundred thousand words, becoming too lengthy to be included as a preface. As a result, it was published as a standalone book. Based on Tang Degang's personal memories and diary entries, the book covers almost every issue and entanglement involving Hu Shih in his life, with insightful and engaging discussions. It is not limited to recollections alone; the author also delves into history, politics, philosophy, literature, and all other subjects that Hu Shih was passionate about. This demonstrates the author's brilliant talent, profound knowledge, and deep foundation in classical Chinese, coupled with his naturally humorous personality, resulting in a lively and witty writing style.
Tang Degang brings Hu Shih to life in a dynamic and vivid manner, yet he avoids portraying him as a stereotypical hero or superhuman. The Hu Shih depicted by Tang Degang is a real, flesh-and-blood individual—intelligent, talented, yet also flawed and imperfect. Reading Tang Degang's portrayal of Hu Shih, you can imagine shaking hands and chatting with him, engaging in humorous debates, unaware that the night is drawing to a close and that the person is growing old.