Mr. Sha Menghai's Diary Manuscripts in Two Volumes

Author: Sha Menghai
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Professor Sha Menghai is one of the most outstanding calligraphers of the modern era. With profound expertise and remarkable achievements, he has set himself apart in the calligraphy world with his robust and vigorous style, earning acclaim both at home and abroad. The first thirty pages of this manuscript are diaries from Professor Sha's time participating in land reform work in Zhenxi Township, Wangdian District, Jiaxing, for sixteen days (December 28, 1950, to January 12, 1951). The following thirty-seven pages record his diary entries during his thirty-three-day trip to cities such as Shanghai, Nanjing, and Beijing to discuss (Taiping Heavenly Kingdom historical materials) with cultural and museum institutions (April 3, 1952, to May 5, 1952). The sixty-seven pages of meticulously crafted, forceful calligraphy document the climate changes, land reform policies, local customs, and the kindness of the elders in the cultural and museum fields. From these diaries, we can clearly see the meticulous scholarly demeanor of a great master, and they also serve as an excellent resource for comprehensively studying Professor Sha's life and learning calligraphy.