Wang Li

Wang Li (1900–1986), courtesy name Liaoyi, was a native of Bobai, Guangxi, and one of the founders of modern Chinese linguistics as well as a professor at Peking University. He devoted his life to the teaching and study of Chinese, making outstanding contributions to phonology, grammar, lexicology, the history of the Chinese language, prosody, and script reform. His works include A Modern Chinese Grammar, A Draft History of the Chinese Language, and A History of Chinese Linguistics, and he was editor-in-chief of Ancient Chinese. His writings combine scholarly depth with readability. More than thirty of his titles are held in this collection, covering textbooks on ancient Chinese, the history of Chinese grammar, and common knowledge of ancient Chinese culture. They are often found in categories such as literary appreciation, culture, language and writing, and examinations, and are suitable for language learners and readers interested in literature and history.