About the author

Li Lingling is a Chinese author known mainly for her biographical writing; public information about her is limited, and four of her works are currently included in the collection. Her writing focuses largely on modern and contemporary figures, especially scientists, artists, and architects, as seen in her biographies of the glaciologist Shi Yafeng, the Peking opera performer Shang Changrong, and the architect Qi Kang, as well as in the nine-volume set Approaching the Masters of Art and Architecture. These works suggest that she favors solid historical sources and detailed narration to present her subjects' life paths and professional achievements. Her prose is plain and grounded, with attention to the connection between individuals and their historical context. Her biographies span fields such as geography, opera performance, and architecture, reflecting an interest in interdisciplinary subjects and offering general readers relatively systematic introductions to representative figures in these areas.

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Publishers

Jiangsu People's Publishing House