Darwin's Life (Vol. 1 & 2): New Century Universal Library · Foreign Culture Series

Author: (British) Charles Darwin
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Publish Date: 1998-03-01
Features: Charles Darwin, the great British scientist, was born on February 12, 1809, and died on April 19, 1882, at the age of 73. He first placed the theory of evolution on a scientific foundation, delivering a heavy blow to the creationism, teleology, and species immutability that dominated the ideological field at the time, laying the foundation for modern biological science and exerting a profound influence on the entire ideological sphere. Six months after Darwin's death, his son Francis Darwin edited the Autobiography and Letters of Charles Darwin and published it in early 1887, listing the edited Autobiography as the second chapter of the book. In 1892, Francis further condensed the book, slightly revising and adding annotations, naming it The Life of Charles Darwin, to suit a broader readership. This is the original work upon which this translation is based. The book consists of two parts: the Autobiography and a selection of correspondence from Darwin from 1823 to 1874. Through these, one can see the development of the great scientist's thoughts, his tireless self-study and persistent spirit, his unwavering determination to fight until the end, his scientific attitude of seeking truth from facts, his rigorous research methods, as well as his humanitarianism and spirit of universal love.