Beijing University years

Author: Luo Rongqu (Author)
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Luo Rongqu (1927-1996), during his 50 years at Peking University, experienced four historical periods: the Southwest Associated University in Kunming, the Peking University in the Red Building after its reopening, the Peking University in Yan Yuan, and the new Peking University after the reform and opening up. This book is compiled from the author's diaries during his student days at Peking University and letters written after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It primarily records the rich and diverse campus life at Peking University, the charm of numerous academic masters such as Hu Shi, Zhu Ziqing, and Feng Youlan, and the author's journey from a university student to a renowned scholar. At the same time, it also showcases how the author, in the turbulent times, moved from being immersed in books to awakening and aligning with the times, enduring hardships in political movements like the Cultural Revolution while striving to excel, and demonstrating a noble spirit and high sentiments—pursuing truth relentlessly and being willing to dedicate himself to the cause of modernization. The entire book is thought-provoking and deeply moving.