Biography of Wu Jingzi

Author: Chen Meilin
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Publication Date: 1990-12-01
Features: Professor Chen Meilin has devoted nearly two decades to researching Wu Jingzi, publishing works such as Wu Jingzi and over 400,000 words of research papers on The Story of the Stone (Rulin Waishi), including On the Entrance and Exit of Characters in Rulin Waishi. Now, he presents his latest masterpiece, A Critical Biography of Wu Jingzi. Drawing inspiration from the structure of book history, the author meticulously designs the chapters of the book, combining both vertical narration and horizontal commentary to fully showcase the unique feature of integrating biography with critique. In the vertical narration, the author presents the life journey, significant relationships, and intellectual development of the subject in a cohesive manner. In the horizontal commentary, he explores the intellectual origins, academic insights, and creative achievements and shortcomings of the subject, ensuring readers not only understand the person but also grasp the essence of his work. The Critical Biography reflects the author's approach of evaluating a person in the context of their times, examining their words, deeds, and writings with a factual and objective lens while also analyzing and evaluating them from a contemporary perspective. It fully demonstrates the intellectual heights and creative achievements of the subject while objectively pointing out their limitations and shortcomings in thought and creation. The book offers a fair and balanced assessment of the subject's position in literary history and his profound influence on later generations.