Sea Students

Author: Wu Zhongjie
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book is a collection of portraits of scholars. Most of these scholars live in Shanghai, with a particularly high concentration among those teaching at Fudan University. However, the focus is not on highlighting the characteristics of a specific place or institution. While many renowned professors and scholars are included, the primary aim is not to recount famous anecdotes or the halo of saints. The author observes human affairs from a historical perspective, portraying their actual circumstances amidst the tumultuous times, creating a profound sense of depth. The book seeks historical authenticity, thus breaking away from traditional embellished writing and striving to reveal the true faces and fates of the individuals. The protagonists of these portraits are scholars with distinctive characteristics, and the author, through numerous details, conveys their lifestyles and inner worlds. The author knows and has interacted with most of them, writing with warmth and sincerity, yet the tone remains extremely straightforward. Within objective descriptions, the author raises many thought-provoking questions.