Lone Walker of Literature (Interpreting Xu Zhimo)

Author: Wu Xihua, Song Yuhua
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book offers a fresh perspective on Xu Zhimo, providing interpretive insights into his twenty prose pieces, accompanied by the original texts. Unlike typical books that analyze Xu Zhimo's poetry purely from an artistic standpoint, this work delves into his prose to conduct a comprehensive study of him. It evaluates both his character and works from multiple angles—his personal integrity, academic pursuits, literary style, and more—extolling his noble qualities, strong sense of social responsibility, deep patriotic and humanitarian spirit, as well as his progressive ideological consciousness. This book also differs from conventional studies on Xu Zhimo, possessing a distinct and unique personality. The entire text adopts the "galloping wild horse" style of thinking found in Xu Zhimo's prose, characterized by its divergent and expansive nature. Mr. Xu Yan, Xu Zhimo's cousin and a professor at Shanghai Tongji University, reveals many little-known historical facts and information, making the book richly illustrated and imbued with a strong humanistic and historical atmosphere. The readability and comprehensiveness of the historical perception are enhanced. This book opens up a new realm in Xu Zhimo studies, demonstrating strong innovation. For scholars and researchers engaged in Xu Zhimo studies, it undoubtedly serves as a valuable reference and source of inspiration.