The Life Spirit of the Chinese People (An Autobiography by Xu Fuguan)

Author: Xu Fuguan (Author), Hu Xiaoming (Editor), Wang Shouxue (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This collection publishes the writings in which Xu Fuguan narrates his life journey. The editors, centered on "the person," divide the content into eight aspects: "Nostalgia for Hometown and Family," "Family Letters," "Views," "Travelogues," "Mood Sketches," "Prefaces and Postfaces," and "Late Life Memoirs." These sections trace the life and academic path of Mr. Xu, allowing readers to feel the tremors of his soul interacting with the times. Especially in the articles recalling individuals like Lei Zhen and the faculty of New Asia College in "Reminiscence of the Past and Companions," and in the series of articles under "Views in Writing," we can appreciate Xu Fuguan's revelation of the ailments in the political, ideological, and cultural circles, his understanding of the essence of Chinese culture, and his expectations for Chinese intellectuals.