Mao Zedong commented on scholars and artists

Author: Bi Guifa, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The book Mao Zedong on Literati and Artists includes 33 ancient Chinese literati and artists commented upon by Mao Zedong. "Literati and artists," also known as scholars, literary figures, or ink-wash scholars, refers to those who are knowledgeable and skilled in literature. As recorded in West Lake Stories·Six Bridges Talent Traces, "During his leisure from governance, Su Dong would invite fellow officials, literati, and artists to come to the lake for recreation." Thus, within the category of literati and artists, there are emperors, generals, scholars, beauties, artisans, and people from all walks of life, encompassing a wide range of individuals. Since emperors, generals, strategists, and others have been covered in separate works, this book primarily includes ancient Chinese poets, lyricists, novelists, dramatists, and historians. Mao Zedong commented on many of these figures, but due to the limited scope of this book, we have selected only the most representative among them.