Chronicle of Wang Guowei's Life (1877-1927)

Author: Yuan Yingguang, edited by Liu Yinsheng
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Publishing Date: 1996-10-01
Features: The development of academic research on Wang Guowei can be broadly divided into two periods, with 1913 as the boundary. In this book, the earlier period primarily covers Wang Guowei's family background, academic origins, and mentorship relationships, particularly his youth in Shanghai, where he joined the office of Shiwu Bao (The Journal of Current Affairs), subsequently studying Japanese and English at the Dongwen Xueshe (Eastern Learning Society), systematically absorbing Western cultural and scientific knowledge. It also details his later research and writings in Western philosophy, Chinese literature, and the history of Chinese opera. For the later period, the book mainly reflects his process and significant achievements in historical research, as well as his studies in phonology and paleography. In terms of materials, the book not only draws on Wang Guowei's own writings but also includes correspondence between him and his mentors and friends, as well as firsthand academic materials from scholars at home and abroad regarding Wang Guowei's scholarly methods. The publication of this book will contribute to the advancement of academic research on Wang Guowei, thereby enriching the cultural treasures of the socialist motherland.