Biography of Mu Qing

Name: Biography of Mu Qing
ISBN: 9787516655047

张严平Apr 2023

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Word count: 257K words
Chapters: 59
ISBN: 9787516655047

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Summary

A documentary biography of Mu Qing, a representative figure of Chinese journalism.

Mu Qing was a journalist who came of age “drinking the waters of the Yan River.” From the smoke-filled years of war to the surging period of socialist construction, from the arduous course of setting things right to the tide-swept era of reform and opening up, Mu Qing, through more than half a century of revolutionary and constructive practice, made himself a widely respected leader on the journalism front and a renowned reporter held in high esteem by readers. In twentieth-century journalism history, many celebrated news pieces are linked with his name: Jiao Yulu, Wu Jichang, Pan Congzheng… these shining images of Communists were carried, through the pens of Mu Qing and his comrades-in-arms, deep into the hearts of one generation and even several generations of Chinese people.

This 290,000-word biography of Mu Qing, drawing on a wealth of solid historical materials, oral accounts, and diaries, truthfully recreates Mu Qing’s extraordinary life, accurately portrays his lofty spiritual world and character traits, and vividly demonstrates his unwavering commitment to the Communist creed, his love for the people from the depths of his soul, and his loyalty to the Party’s journalism cause, allowing readers to see a real, flesh-and-blood Mu Qing.

Editor's review

This 290,000-word biography draws on extensive historical materials, oral accounts, and diaries to reconstruct Mu Qing’s journalism career from his Yan’an years to the era of reform and opening up. Its value lies not only in recording the life of a representative figure in journalism, but also in showing, through the reporting process behind stories on Jiao Yulu, Wu Jichang, Pan Congzheng, and others, how a generation of journalists understood the masses, facts, and conviction. Zhang Yanping’s narrative balances documentary support with character portrayal, depicting both Mu Qing’s choices at major historical junctures and his emotions and perseverance as an ordinary person. For readers seeking to understand twentieth-century Chinese journalism history, the Party newspaper tradition, and how exemplary-figure reporting was produced, this book offers a solid and vivid entry point; for journalists and journalism students, its details on interviewing style, writing attitude, and professional ethics are especially instructive. It is best read as a professional sample imbued with the temper of its era, not simply a compilation of achievements.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Journalists and journalism students seeking to understand Chinese journalism traditions and professional ethics
Readers interested in twentieth-century Chinese journalism history and the development of Party newspapers
Those who wish to learn about the reporting process and backstory of exemplary-figure coverage
General readers who enjoy documentary biographies and portraits of people’s inner lives

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting fictional narrative or strongly plotted fiction
Readers seeking pure entertainment with no interest in journalism history or political biography
Readers who want a selected anthology of Mu Qing’s own writings rather than a biography

Reading tips

Begin with the table of contents to map Mu Qing’s experiences at each stage, then read chronologically to form a complete picture
When reaching chapters on Jiao Yulu, Wu Jichang, and other reports, read them alongside the original celebrated news pieces
Pay attention to the oral accounts and diary excerpts quoted in the book and consider how they support the portrayal of character
After each era section, jot down a few sentences on how Mu Qing’s interviewing style changed and what remained constant

版权信息
卷首
心魂
第一章上路吧
母亲，请不要哭泣
生命中第一口奶水是甘美的
战火的馈赠
第二章延安岁月
哦，摇篮
从清凉山出发
那个傍晚天空无云
第三章似火年华
永远的雪原小屋
谁是东北大地的主人
爱情如酒
东线无战事
南下记忆
第四章放飞的日子
那个黄昏的孤独
飞翔
港湾
第五章不弯的脊梁
就像喝醉了酒一样
精神营养品不能搞“瓜菜代”
到灾区淘金去
生者与死者
感动中国
第六章那是个冬季
在黑暗的深渊里，心高昂着头
我以我血荐轩辕
哀兵
黎明之夜
第七章冲破思想的牢笼
闯关
青山遮不住
天安门，你是鲜红的
革命前夜
为了免除下一代的苦难
第八章惟有绝壁见飞流
曾经如此灿烂
知耻者勇
再起风帆
最是橙黄橘绿时
关于“翅膀”的觉醒
老头儿
第九章土地的儿子
无以释怀
涑水从心底流过
永生的树
红旗渠之痛
太行有魂
根
结尾
爱是永存的感情
附录
履行职责的楷模——深切缅怀穆青同志
“堂堂正正,别无所求”——缅怀穆青同志
穆青年谱
后记

FAQ

Is this book a selected collection of Mu Qing’s works or a biography?

It is a documentary biography written by Zhang Yanping, using historical materials, oral accounts, and diaries to reconstruct Mu Qing’s life; it is not an anthology of Mu Qing’s journalism. The book discusses the background of reports on Jiao Yulu, Wu Jichang, and others, but its main subject is his life and inner world.

Can readers without a journalism background understand it?

Yes. The book follows the course of a life in plain language and does not rely on specialized terminology. General readers can read it as a biography of a figure set against his times; journalists can draw more from its references to interviewing style and professional conviction.

Which historical periods does the book mainly cover?

According to the materials, it spans the war years, the period of socialist construction, the difficult course of setting things right, and the era of reform and opening up, presenting more than half a century of Mu Qing’s revolutionary and journalistic practice, with emphasis on his journalism career and the formation of his representative reports.

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张严平 Author

Zhang Yanping is an author about whom limited public information is available. One work by her is included in the catalog: the biography Mu Qing zhuan (A Biography of Mu Qing), classified under general biography. This work suggests that her writing focuses on biography, particularly the lives and inner worlds of important modern and contemporary figures. Such writing generally requires the author to set out the subject's experiences while capturing the historical context and personality, valuing both factual accuracy and narrative craft. The available information does not establish her nationality, dates of birth and death, education, or professional career, nor is it appropriate to make excessive claims about the scale or influence of her work. Readers who encounter her writing through Mu Qing zhuan are likely to notice a careful portrayal of the subject's life and the restraint and objectivity expected of the biographical form.