Republic and Philosopher-King

Author: Wang Xiaobo
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is a carefully selected collection of essays from Wang Xiaobo's series, titled "The Ideal State and the Philosopher King," and is part of the New Collection with Illustrations. It is hailed as the "most beautiful harvest" in contemporary Chinese literary circles. The book includes essays such as "The Silent Majority," "The Joy of Thinking," "The Ideal State and the Philosopher King," and "Braudelian Examination of Chinese Culture." Essays are the best way to reflect an author's thoughts, and in this book, we see a clearer and more authentic Wang Xiaobo. In "The Silent Majority," "Wisdom and National Studies," and "Why I Write," Wang Xiaobo's attitudes and perspectives on people, events, and things are fully revealed. What's more noteworthy is that the book also includes an appendix titled "The Love of a Poet," featuring dozens of letters exchanged between Wang Xiaobo and his lover Li Yinhe during 1978-1979. The words and emotions in the letters are rich and deeply moving, showcasing the author's sincere love life.