Unpublished Diary of Xu Zhimo (Including Four Other Works)

Author: Xu Zhimo
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book collects the diaries written by the renowned modern poet Xu Zhimo during his studies from 1911 to 1919. It authentically reflects his experiences in learning, socializing, and engaging in literary creation, possessing high literary and historical value. The original manuscripts of the diaries were circulated in Japan and the United States for decades before being published for the first time. Additionally, the book includes four previously published diaries by Xu Zhimo, all of which have been meticulously re-edited. Therefore, this book is the most complete among the published diaries of Xu Zhimo and is also most faithful to the original works. Excerpt:
February 10th (March 10th by the solar calendar) - Rain. I rose at the eighth bell, sent the sixth home letter written the night before, and went to school. In the morning, I attended three classes: Arithmetic, Geography, and English. In the afternoon, there were no classes. After lunch, I returned to my residence to play ball, but as the rain continued without stopping, I felt quite gloomy. Later, I copied a piece of Chinese literature. After the evening meal, I reviewed English and wrote a diary. I retired at the tenth bell.
Course Schedule: Arithmetic (morning class), Geography (morning class), English (grammar, Tang teacher was present), Bible Study (Su teacher was absent), Chinese Literature (not a literature period today, so no class).
Self-Study Courses: Copied a piece of Chinese literature, solved arithmetic problems, and copied and read English.
February 11th (March 11th by the solar calendar) - Clear. Planned events: I plan to visit Yan Sun and others at the ninth bell tomorrow morning. It is Saturday today, and I went to the dormitory at the seventh bell and a few minutes past. In the morning, I attended two classes: Arithmetic and Geography. In the afternoon, there was only one official language class. I left school at the third bell and returned to my residence. Afterward, I went to Bao You Fang with Zhang Shi Zhang and bought a pair of boots from Tong Fang, then returned. Yan Sun, Shao Xian, Yang Ying Kang, and others came, so we went out together and strolled to Qing Tai City Station. Shortly after, we returned. We were quite bored, so we only played ball with Shi Zhang for fun. Gao Yuan sat quietly by the window, seemingly lost in thought, as if burdened by some heavy concern, and his quietness was quite evident. After the evening meal, there was nothing else to do.
Course Schedule: Arithmetic (morning class), Geography (Zhong teacher was present), Bible Study (Su teacher was absent), Reading Classics (self-study), Official Language (Wang teacher was present), Military Drill (the ground was wet, so no class).