Fou Yi's Biographical Collection of Five Types

Author: Fu Lei
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Publish Date: 1998-01-01
Features: Five biographies translated by Fu Lei, including Beethoven: The Master and the Man, Michelangelo: A Life, Tolstoy: A Life, Voltaire: A Life, and Charlie: The Story of a Film. The first three are masterpieces by Roman Rolland, collectively known as the "Three Heroic Biographies." Roman Rolland's concept of a hero is not one who dominates through thought or power, but rather a "loyal servant of humanity" who dedicates themselves wholeheartedly to public service. He emphasizes how great geniuses, in the face of life's hardships and tribulations, devote their entire lives to creating immortal works that express truth, goodness, and beauty. Moeller's Voltaire: A Life recounts the life of the French Enlightenment thinker, writer, and philosopher Voltaire as he defended justice and truth. Charlie is a fictional character created by the film master Charlie Chaplin. In Charlie: The Story of a Film, the French writer Philippe Soupault introduces a character who is both hilarious and heartbreaking, while also showcasing Charlie Chaplin's artistic creativity.