Tang Tao

Tang Tao (1913–1992), originally named Tang Duanyi and also known by the pen name Hui'an, was a native of Zhenhai, Zhejiang. A modern Chinese writer and literary historian, he was one of the founders of Lu Xun studies. He first became known for his essays and prose, including the essay collection Tui Bei Ji, the prose collections Luo Fan Ji and Hui'an Shu Hua; his style is plain and concise, combining historical materials with personal sensibility. In scholarship he long devoted himself to modern Chinese literature and Lu Xun studies, and he edited A History of Modern Chinese Literature, exerting a lasting influence on the field's documentation and teaching. He served as deputy director of the Shanghai Cultural Bureau and as a researcher at the Institute of Literature, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. This library holds three of his works, mostly on literary appreciation and guidance in writing and reading, reflecting his care in popularizing literary knowledge. Public information is limited, so biographical details are omitted.