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Author: Zhang Zhongxing
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: Mr. Zhang Zhongxing had a life full of hardships and kept himself away from fame, earning him the title of a master of Chinese classics. With profound knowledge in Chinese classics, extraordinary insights, and extensive interests, he was prolific in writing. Worldly Conversations collects the essence of Mr. Zhang Zhongxing's works. Through his eloquent pen, the voices and appearances of great masters like Hu Shi, Zhang Taiyan, Xiong Shili, and Zhu Ziqing, long gone from our sight, come to life. Mr. Zhang spent decades in his study, writing with references to classics, bridging Eastern and Western thoughts, uncovering meanings and exploring subtleties. Yet, he remained attuned to the pulse of the times. He discussed skepticism and belief, reviewed TV dramas, talked about intellectual liberation, and offered sharp insights from his modest abode, all with conviction. Mr. Zhang lived to a ripe old age, becoming a centenarian of the century.
Reading Mr. Zhang's writings is like chatting with a wise person. Without reading his works, one doesn’t know how knowledgeable he is; after reading them, one realizes just how vast his knowledge truly is.