The Life Spirit of the Chinese People: Xu Fuguan's Autobiography -- China Spirit Series

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," categorize the content into eight aspects: "Nostalgia for Hometown and Family," "Family Letters," "Views," "Travelogues," "Meditative Sketches," "Prefaces and Postfaces," and "Essentials of Later Years." These categories trace the life and academic threads of Mr. Xu, allowing readers to feel the tremors of his soul intertwined with the times. Especially in the articles on reminiscing about Lei Zhen and others from the New Asia College in "Reminiscence of the Past and Companions," and in the series of articles in "Views in Vivid Portrayal," we can appreciate Xu Fuguan's insightful critique of the ailments in the political, ideological, and cultural spheres, his understanding of the essence of Chinese culture, and his expectations for Chinese intellectuals.