Master Snow-Sweeping Studio: The Biography of Qian Xuantong

Author: Zhou Weiqiang
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Qian Xuantong (1887-1939), a native of Huizhou, was a linguist. In academia, he pursued truth through "archaeological research," and in culture, he sought practicality through "appropriateness," achieving remarkable accomplishments. He was a pioneer of the May Fourth New Culture Movement, a dedicated educator who lived by his principles, and a linguist with profound expertise in traditional Chinese linguistics. Even within traditional fields like phonology, he drew inspiration from Western studies, introducing new ideas and opening up vast new horizons. With his academic cultivation and expertise, he dedicated himself to the Chinese language movement, the innovation and popularization of modern language education, and the dissemination of culture. This is a scholar who achieved greatness without seeking fame, bold in innovation; a modern intellectual who lived within academia yet was not confined by it. This book adheres to the principles of respecting history and maintaining neutrality, striving for objectivity and fairness. The structure of the book follows a chronological narrative of the subject's life as the main thread, supplemented by continuous accounts of significant events and activities, interspersed with excerpts from the subject's important essays, (literary sketches), and letters. The writing style blends the factual reliability of a historian's approach with the subtlety of literary narration. It pays close attention to detailed descriptions of the subject's activities, often revealing character and personality through small details, making the subject's personality and image more vivid and well-rounded. The narrative is simple, lively, and natural, easy to read.