Biography of Zhu Feng: New Edition

冯亦同SDX Joint Publishing Company · ChinaJun 2025

Rating 3.8
Word count
181K words
Chapters
49
ISBN
9787108073228

Tags

General Biography Legendary LivesHeroismPatriotismDocumentary NarrativeModern China

Summary

A literary biography centered on Zhu Feng, faithfully chronicling her life and legacy. A pivotal figure in the history of SDX Joint Publishing Company and a former clerk at the original New Knowledge Bookstore, Ms. Zhu Feng was also the female lead of the early 1950s “Wu Shi–Zhu Chenzhi CCP espionage case” that caused a sensation overseas. She died a heroic death in Taiwan on June 10, 1950. Drawing on meticulous historical sources and lyrical prose, the author shapes the moving portrait of a revolutionary martyr and pioneer of her era—ordinary yet radiant—who devoted her life to the pursuit of light and ideals, moved from patriotism toward socialism and communism, and ultimately gave her life to the cause of national reunification. Her intelligence work, carried out undercover in the very lair of the enemy, makes for breathtaking reading.

Editor's review

Zhu Feng: A Biography (New Edition) is a biographical work by Feng Yitong commemorating the revolutionary martyr Zhu Feng, published by SDX Joint Publishing Company. Drawing on detailed historical sources and delicate prose, the book recreates Zhu Feng's shining course from an ordinary woman to a steadfast communist fighter who ultimately gave her life heroically for the liberation of New China. As a seasoned researcher of literature and history, Feng Yitong not only traces Zhu Feng's life and deeds but also probes the complex interplay between the historical circumstances in which she lived and her personal choices, allowing readers to glimpse the nobility and tragic grandeur of individual destiny amid a sweeping era.

The book's value lies in combining historical authenticity with literary power. Feng Yitong's narration is restrained yet warm, avoiding simple hero worship; through a wealth of letters, archives, and recollections of relatives and friends, it presents Zhu Feng in three dimensions as daughter, wife, mother, and revolutionary. The account of her underground work in Taiwan through to her sacrifice is reconstructed with particular care, filling a gap in public understanding and carrying significant historical value. At the same time, the author's exploration of human nature, faith, and sacrifice transcends the specific historical events, prompting readers to reflect deeply on idealism and the value of life.

From an editorial perspective, the new edition supplements the original with precious documents and photographs discovered in recent years, and its dignified, elegant design suits the seriousness of its subject. It is not a light read, but its quiet power leaves a lasting impact and illumination, making it especially suited to readers interested in modern Chinese history, women's history, or biographical literature.

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Reading tips

  1. Read alongside background materials on modern history for a fuller understanding of the historical environment in which the subject lived
  2. Pay attention to the original letters and documents cited in the book to experience the authentic texture of historical detail
  3. After reading, take some time to reflect on the enduring questions of personal faith and responsibility to one's era

About the publisher

SDX Joint Publishing Company China · Founded in 1932

SDX Joint Publishing Company is a publisher known for its humanities and social science titles, covering classics, culture, history, social fiction and politics. Its catalogue of 826 books includes Chinese and foreign literary classics such as The Scholars, Camel Xiangzi and Selected Short Stories of Chekhov, scholarly works such as Studies of Chinese Cave Temples, A Study of the Tuoba History (Revised Edition) and The Nine-Rank System: A Prehistory of the Imperial Examination, and translations such as Red Star Over China and Notes from the House of the Dead. Its authors include renowned Chinese and foreign writers such as Wu Jingzi, Lao She, Su Bai and Chekhov, as well as scholars and translators such as Chen Xiaoming, Wang Benhua, Guo Changbao and Zhu Xiansheng. Its publishing character lies in balancing the popularisation of classics with academic depth, with attention to textual quality and the transmission of knowledge.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 引子
  3. 第一章 憩园翠竹
  4. 不平静的月湖
  5. 梓荫山下
  6. “五卅”学潮中
  7. 师从沙孟海
  8. 远嫁沈阳
  9. 孤雁难飞
  10. 大时代的召唤
  11. 第二章 八千里路云和月
  12. 新知在武汉
  13. 流亡路上
  14. 李友邦与“台少团”
  15. 中村书店
  16. 三克拉钻戒
  17. “周爱梅”探监
  18. 播种桂林
  19. “护法韦驮”
  20. 雾重庆的星光
  21. 第三章 沪上春秋
  22. “被汽车撞伤的”
  23. 景华新村22号
  24. 风云际会
  25. 舐犊情深
  26. 第四章 枫红香江
  27. 特殊的战场
  28. 家书抵万金
  29. 接受任务
  30. 出发
  31. 第五章 巾帼岂无翻海鲸
  32. 外婆来到阿菊家
  33. 在吴石将军府上
  34. “老郑”被捕
  35. 飞离虎穴又入狼窝
  36. 生死之间
  37. 就义马场町
  38. 第六章 共和国没有忘记
  39. 哀思绵绵
  40. 共和国没有忘记
  41. 跨越海峡的追寻（一）
  42. 跨越海峡的追寻（二）
  43. 第七章 回家
  44. 一波三折
  45. 柳暗花明
  46. 破冰之旅
  47. 英灵含笑七月天
  48. 再版后记 我写《朱枫传》始末
  49. 附录

FAQ

What are the main differences between this book and the earlier edition of Zhu Feng: A Biography? The new edition adds historical archives, photographs, and research findings discovered in recent years, making the content more detailed; the design and binding have also been updated.
Does the book describe the social conditions in Taiwan at the time? Yes. The book depicts in concrete detail the social environment and dangerous situation during Zhu Feng's underground work in Taiwan, an important backdrop for understanding her sacrifice.
What is the narrative style of this book? The style is rigorous and plain, grounded in historical sources, with restrained yet profound emotional expression, balancing historical truth and character portrayal.

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About the author

冯亦同 Author

Feng Yitong: publicly available information is limited, and at present only one biographical work by this author is known, Zhu Feng: A Biography (New Edition). Judging by its subject, the author focuses on the life and fate of a real historical figure, which places the book in the broad category of biography. Works of this kind usually need to balance the careful use of historical sources with the portrayal of character, respecting verifiable facts while helping readers understand the era in which the subject lived. On the available evidence, Feng Yitong's approach leans toward documentary reconstruction rather than fictional dramatization; the book is intended for readers interested in the lives of modern historical figures and can serve as reading material for understanding the person concerned. Because reliable material about the author's own life, education, and writing career is lacking, no further speculation is offered here; this note merely sketches the author's profile as a writer of biography based on the subject and form of the known work.