Biographies of Haimen's Notable Figures

Name: Biographies of Haimen's Notable Figures
ISBN: 9787214283689

周世康Jiangsu People's Publishing House · ChinaFeb 2024

3.5

Word count: 390K words
Chapters: 27
ISBN: 9787214283689

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Summary

Written by Zhou Shikang, former deputy director of the Publicity Department of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee, this book selects more than 50 notable figures from Haomen's history across successive eras and recounts their deeds and outstanding contributions to the region in detail, substantiating the fact that Haomen is a place that produces outstanding people. The writing is elegant and fluent, with well-focused narratives, making it a good read for general readers seeking to understand Haomen's history. At the same time, in the great journey of the Chinese nation's renewed rise, these outstanding figures of ancient times and notable figures of the modern and contemporary era offer shining examples and exert a positive influence; we should draw strength from them and contribute to the great cause of building socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Editor's review

Written by Zhou Shikang, this book selects more than fifty notable figures from Haomen's history and recounts their deeds and contributions to the region one by one, aiming to present Haomen as a place that produces outstanding people. The author has long worked in publicity and cultural affairs; his writing is rigorous yet fluent, with well-focused narratives, making the book suitable as an introductory read for understanding Haomen's local history. Its value lies not in piling up historical materials but in placing figures back into Haomen's regional context, letting readers see the connection between individuals and local development. For local readers, the book fills gaps in knowledge of their home region; for outside readers, it offers a window onto the cultural accumulation of the Jianghai area. There is no need to try to remember every figure at once; readers can choose pieces by era or interest and treat the stories as clues to understanding local history, which will make the reading more rewarding.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who want to understand Haomen's local history and culture
History and culture enthusiasts interested in Jiangsu regional culture
Readers at local schools and cultural institutions engaged in local-history education
Readers who enjoy biographical short pieces that can be read in sections

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting a systematic local gazetteer or academic monograph
Readers with little interest in biography or local history
Readers hoping for a novel-like continuous narrative

Reading tips

Start by browsing the table of contents and choosing pieces by era or figure type.
After reading about a few figures, make brief notes on their connections to Haomen's development.
Read alongside a map or local materials to strengthen understanding of the regional context.
Suitable as a desk or bedside book; read one or two pieces at a time rather than straight through.

About the publisher

Jiangsu People's Publishing House China · Founded in 1953

Jiangsu People's Publishing House is known for works in history, literature and the social sciences. Judging from its catalog, it focuses on modern Chinese history, classical literary appreciation and scholarly research. Representative titles include historical works such as Kuomintang-Communist Cooperation and the National Revolution, 1924–1927 and A Record of Combat on the Front Lines of China's War of Resistance Against Japan, literary and visual documents such as Sun Wen's Illustrated Complete Dream of the Red Chamber, and scholarly collections such as Chen Yinke's Collected Works of Hanliu Hall. Translations such as The Dust Bowl and Anti-Intellectualism in American Life reflect an interest in overseas social and cultural studies. Its authors include historians Wang Qisheng, Huang Yuzhang and Guo Rugui, as well as figures associated with classical literature such as Cao Xueqin and Sun Wen. Common categories include history, literary appreciation, essays and miscellaneous writings, and social-science and cultural titles, showing a balance between historical scholarship and literature and between academic and popular publishing. Because public information is limited, this overview is based only on the books in the catalog.

版权信息
前言海门，在灿烂星光下勃发
“说范人人说沈迷”——海门第一筑堤人沈起
立传《明史》修《志》海门——探花崔桐
诗画双薇树悲欣个道人——名士丁有煜
“伟哉男子！异哉男子！”——“田祖”陈朝玉
奠基治厅第一人——口碑堤碑德政碑主徐文灿
田状元——“良农”刘旦旦
以著述“架桥”——两获“儒莲奖”的黄伯禄
一生行踪皆成诗——名列江淮五才子的周家禄
“我踏金鳌海上来”——张謇一生的几大转折
中山先生赞他为“绝艺”——聆音散人沈肇州
仁心济世誉满沪江——新中国医学院院长朱南山
“百折不夺志”——中国农工民主党原主席季方
“报国一生急聚书万卷盈”——藏书家周雁石
丈峰塔旁是他的艺术馆——画印诗书王个簃
不朽工程不朽人——滇缅交通线上的抗日英雄龚继成
“今有英雄巾帼起”——锦江饭店创始人董竹君
“太阳不久出来”——在《国际歌》声中倒下的徐玮
飞向中国文学史的“两只孔雀”——《中国诗史》作者陆侃如、冯沅君
古堤长河伴英灵——红十四军二师师长秦超
一生足迹唯抗日——殉国肥城的郁仁治
激情燃烧的二十个月——中共海门县委首任书记沈惠农
独特的“星座”——“国宝级”诗人卞之琳
哥哥走湖泊弟弟上冰川——献身科学研究的施成熙、施雅风
那支笔“精悍无畏”——杰出电影评论家王尘无
“源头”的追忆——一辈子景仰张謇的徐有庠

FAQ

Is this book a local gazetteer of Haomen?

Not in the strict sense. The information shows that it selects more than fifty notable figures from Haomen's history and recounts their deeds and contributions to Haomen; it is a biographical work on history and culture that can serve as an introduction to Haomen's history, not a systematic gazetteer.

Will readers unfamiliar with Haomen find it difficult?

Generally not. The book centers on the figures' deeds, with well-focused narratives and fluent writing; outside readers can treat it as a window onto Haomen's culture. Those who want to go deeper can consult a map or local materials, but reading the main text does not require prior familiarity with Haomen.

Is this book suitable for students as local-history reading?

According to the information, the figures' deeds carry exemplary and positive significance, and the narratives are clear, so it is suitable as supplementary local-history reading. Whether it matches a particular grade level depends on students' reading ability and teaching arrangements; teachers or parents are advised to look through the selections before recommending it.

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About the author

周世康 Author

Zhou Shikang is an author about whom limited public information is available. It is known only that he has two works in print, both centered on the local figures and history of Haimen in Jiangsu Province. The two books, Biographies of Haimen Notables and The Haimen Chronicle, are classified respectively under general biography and historical reading, indicating that his writing focuses on tracing local cultural figures and narrating local history. Judging from their subject matter, the author is concerned with Haimen's notable families and its local memory, seeking to preserve the region's cultural resources through biography and historical narrative and to offer readers an accessible account of Haimen's people and past. Work of this kind typically draws on local gazetteers, archives, and oral materials, balancing factual accuracy with readable storytelling, so the books serve both as reference material and as popular reading for those interested in the culture and history of the Jianghai region.