World Famous People Series - Qi Baishi

Author: Zou Tingqing
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Reading an excellent biography can have a lifelong impact on you. Qi Baishi (1861-1957) faced illness and poverty, yet with superhuman diligence and effort, he honed his skill as a master painter. In the face of tyranny and enemies, he stood firm with unyielding integrity. He loved nature, cherished life, and used his art to call for world peace, becoming a globally celebrated master. Reading a good biography can profoundly influence a person's life. The "World Great Figures Series" edited and published by China Youth Publishing Group is a large-scale biography series specially prepared for young readers. The "great figures" introduced in this series are all individuals in world history who have made significant impacts and contributions in politics, military, economy, science, thought, literature, and art. They have played a tremendous role in shaping the course of world history. It can be said that the life of a "great figure" is history, and it is knowledge. Through this series, readers can broaden their horizons, enrich their knowledge, boost their confidence, and move away from immaturity toward maturity.
The "World Great Figures Series" has already published over 50 volumes, with more to come. Compared to other biographical reading materials, it has the following unique features. In terms of the selection of subjects, this series differs from general celebrity biographies. All the selected figures have had a significant impact on the course of world history. Among them are not only well-known figures from developed countries but also individuals from developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as historically influential figures from China who have impacted the world. The majority of the subjects are positive figures, with a few notable exceptions who had a major negative impact.
In terms of content, this series provides a relatively complete account of the subjects' lives, from birth to death. Unlike some biographies that only cover a few anecdotes, the "World Great Figures Series" presents the extraordinary lives of its subjects in a comprehensive, three-dimensional, and colorful manner. Compared to bulky biographies that can run into tens of thousands of words, each volume in this series is only about 12,000 to 13,000 words, with a modest price tag. The language is simple and easy to read, with vivid plots, making it suitable for young readers and those with general cultural literacy. Readers can quickly grasp the main life events and contributions of the subjects, gaining rich insights. It can be said that among the many biographical reading materials, the "World Great Figures Series" is a well-organized, appropriately sized, and engaging series. Therefore, it has always been popular with readers.
In evaluating the subjects, the "World Great Figures Series" remains faithful to historical facts. It objectively introduces the achievements and contributions of the subjects while honestly acknowledging their shortcomings. This allows readers not only to learn about the subjects' lives but also to develop a historical materialist perspective. In today's increasingly competitive book market, the editors of the "World Great Figures Series" have not compromised on quality for economic gain. Many manuscripts have undergone multiple revisions before being published. As a result, this series stands out as a unique and high-quality work among biographical reading materials.