Okay, here is the translation according to your requirements: ``` Mao Zedong Collection of Calligraphy ```

Author: Song Fusheng
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Publishing Date: 1998-12-01
Features: The great leader of the Chinese people, Chairman Mao Zedong, changed the fate of hundreds of millions of Chinese people with his extraordinary life and became a great figure who propelled the course of Chinese history. The greatness of Chairman Mao was not only reflected in the foresight of a statesman, the profound wisdom of an intellectual, the innovation of a revolutionary, or the decisive command of a military strategist, but also in his establishment of an ageless monument in the hall of Chinese calligraphy as an outstanding artist. Behind his poetic temperament, surged a passionate love for the land and mountains of his homeland. With his brush, he created countless masterpieces of calligraphy. Mao Zedong's fascination with calligraphy began in his youth. His calligraphy drew inspiration from the Wei and Jin dynasties, the "Two Wangs," Wei Stele, and the styles of Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan. He also explored the works of Zhang Xu and Huaisu, and studied various calligraphic techniques of later generations, delving deeply into ancient methods while understanding them intuitively and independently discovering the secrets of calligraphy. Steles and rubbings held special significance for Mao Zedong. During the Yan'an period, despite his busy schedule, Chairman Mao often flipped through the calligraphy books he carried with him. After the liberation of the nation, he instructed his staff to acquire more steles and rubbings. Even when traveling abroad, he made sure to bring a few calligraphy books. In his later years, Mao Zedong grew even more devoted to steles and rubbings, frequently displaying and studying them. Through this unique language of calligraphy, he engaged in an unprecedented dialogue with the sages of calligraphy. It was precisely because of his love for calligraphy and his exceptional talent—his keen observations, masterful brushwork, extensive learning from various schools, and specialization in one—Mao Zedong ultimately forged his bold and ethereal calligraphic style with a grand vision that encompassed the past and present, surveyed the world with confidence, and was filled with passion.
This book meticulously selects important works by 28 influential calligraphers from the Han, Wei, Jin, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties that Mao Zedong collected and studied. These great calligraphers either pioneered new schools, connected past and present, or carried their styles to new heights. Their works and steles exhibit distinct individual characteristics, admired and imitated by people for millennia. Of course, these steles and rubbings are only a part of what Mao Zedong collected and studied. Gaining a glimpse through these works, one can both appreciate the profound essence of Chinese calligraphy culture and recall the reading life of this great leader. Though the has passed, his legacy will forever shine in the world.
Editor, October 1998