Biography of Chen Duxiu (Lifelong Dissenter)

Author: Zhu Wenhua
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Following the bestseller The Death of Chen Duxiu, Qingdao Publishing House has recently launched A Biography of Chen Duxiu. With meticulous historical records and solid literary craftsmanship, the book vividly chronicles the life of Chen Duxiu, a towering and controversial figure in modern Chinese history—renowned, tumultuous, both celebrated and criticized, with a mix of triumphs and tragedies, and a charismatic, unconventional demeanor. The book covers 8 chapters, including the emergence of his rebellious nature, his youth as a member of the Communist Party of China, his role as the organizer and propagandist of the "disruptive party," the secretary-general of the Anhui Governor who opposed Yuan Shikai, the leader of the May Fourth New Culture Movement, the founder and first leader of the Communist Party of China, and his later opposition to the party, as well as his independent stance outside any faction. Appendices include a chronology of Chen Duxiu's life, a resume, a name index, and a list of major reference materials.