A Hot-Blooded Fighter: Wen Yiduo

Name: A Hot-Blooded Fighter: Wen Yiduo
ISBN: 9787515813356

黄超China Industry and Commerce Associated Press · ChinaJul 2016

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Word count: 140K words
Chapters: 76
ISBN: 9787515813356

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Summary

Compiled by Huang Chao, Blood and Fire: Wen Yiduo chronicles the momentous life of Mr. Wen Yiduo, using historical background as the broad narrative framework to present a portrait of a great figure who came of age during the great convergence and clash of Chinese and Western cultures in the modern era. His striving spirit inspires countless people, and his fine qualities are forever worth learning from.

Editor's review

"A Fighter of Blood: Wen Yiduo" is a biography that probes deeply into Mr. Wen Yiduo's spiritual world. Author Huang Chao, drawing on solid historical sources and his background in literary studies, delicately portrays Wen Yiduo's complex identities and inner journey—from poet and scholar to democratic fighter—within a grand historical context. The book's value lies not only in tracing the main events of Wen Yiduo's life, but also in attempting to pierce the mists of history and explore the inner logic of his ideological transformation and the source of his surging "blood." As an editor, I find the writing restrained yet full of tension, avoiding simple heroic narrative and instead presenting a three-dimensional personality that struggled and ultimately burst forth amid academic pursuits, artistic ideals, and real-world resistance. For readers, this is both a rediscovery of a cultural giant and a profound reflection on the responsibility, courage, and choices of intellectuals. The analysis of the connection between Wen Yiduo's poetry and his political actions is particularly accomplished, showing how literature can serve as a footnote to personal strength and the spirit of the age.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in modern Chinese literary history and the history of intellectuals
Literature and history enthusiasts hoping to understand Wen Yiduo's life and spiritual world in depth
Young readers seeking inspiration on courage, responsibility, and personal strength
University students and researchers in Chinese literature and history

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking light entertainment
Readers completely unfamiliar with and uninterested in modern Chinese historical background

Reading tips

Read alongside Wen Yiduo's poems (such as "Red Candle" and "Dead Water") to feel the resonance between his literary world and real-world actions.
It is advisable to have some background knowledge of Republican-era history, especially the cultural atmosphere of the National Southwestern Associated University period, to better understand the book's context.
The book is emotionally rich yet rigorously argued; while moved, readers may also reflect on the diverse expressions and value of "blood" in contemporary society.

About the publisher

China Industry and Commerce Associated Press China · Founded in 1993

China Industry and Commerce Associated Press is a publisher whose main directions include economic management, social sciences and humanities, lifestyle and inspiration, and education and training, with about 680 titles in the library. Representative books include Cornelius Ryan's World War II Epic Trilogy, Rockefeller's 38 Letters from Rockefeller to His Son, Stefan Zweig's Three Masters, Edwin Lefèvre's Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, and Dale Carnegie's The Art of Communication and Wisdom of Dealing with People (new edition). Common categories cover world history, inspirational growth, general biography, personal finance, applied psychology, and management, while its author resources include translators and authors such as Huang Wenfan, Zhang Zhanlei, and Li Liang. Its publishing profile combines classic imports with popular reading, spanning historical documentary, personal growth, and business practice. Public information is limited, and the above is summarized mainly from the books in the library.

版权信息
序
前言
第一章无悔祭青春
1．生于不俗家
2．武昌求学路
3．清华筑基时
4．五四聚洪流
5．诗人初展才
6．奉命定终身
第二章君子几多愁
1．海轮飘思绪
2．异国游学愁
3．诗文会贤友
4．诗心燃《红烛》
第三章赤子中国心
1．渐变始科泉
2．成立大江会
3．古剧着新装
4．戏剧大改革
第四章斑斓灼岁月
1．现实的冷水
2．国剧陨于“政”
3．联合会之思
4．赤心铸《诗镌》
第五章心定无归期
1．南下祭哀思
2．授教入“歧路”
3．拂袖赴青岛
4．重返清华园
第六章烽火连天月
1．辗转度岁月
2．南迁苦与乐
3．戏剧衍赤诚
4．再为系主任
第七章艰苦换新生
1．身苦心未动
2．时代新鼓手
3．勇斗复古风
4．诤言引暗流
5．齐聚于一心
第八章一心为民主
1．民主同盟路
2．一多自省身
3．捍民主之心
4．“自由”的闻家
第九章热血斗专制
1．拥护共产党
2．集青年之力
3．承五四精髓
4．全民反专制
第十章义胆群英起
1．斗争终得果
2．拒内战之声
3．志士自救国
4．搭救同路人
5．挑舆论大旗
第十一章血与火之歌
1．反内战演讲
2．罢课示决心
3．惨案震仁心
4．师生齐抗敌
5．公道在民心
第十二章迎接新风雨
1．旺民主之火
2．坚定护成果
3．寒心送烈士
4．国民党之“诡”
5．甘心做“尾巴”
第十三章最后的日子
1．寄青年之声
2．破白色恐怖
3．三次招待会
4．李公朴之死
5．最后的演讲
6．文豪的陨落

FAQ

What are the main features of this book compared with other biographies of Wen Yiduo?

Author Huang Chao combines a literary research perspective, focusing not only on Wen Yiduo's image as a political fighter but also probing deeply into his identities as poet and scholar. He strives to portray the inner trajectory of Wen Yiduo's ideological transformation and the complexity of his spiritual world, emphasizing the relationship between the personality trait of "blood" and the turbulence of the era.

Does the book contain extensive academic verification? Is it difficult to read?

The book is based on detailed historical sources, but its narrative leans toward biographical literature, with fluent and engaging writing. Though academically grounded, it does not get bogged down in tedious textual criticism; ordinary literature and history enthusiasts can read it smoothly and be deeply moved.

Which stages of Mr. Wen Yiduo's life does the book mainly cover?

The book covers fairly completely Wen Yiduo's entire life journey—from studying at Tsinghua, studying in the United States, teaching at Qingdao University and Tsinghua University, to teaching at the National Southwestern Associated University during the War of Resistance, and finally his death in the struggle for democracy—with emphasis on his later ideological transformation and militant career.

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About the author

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Publicly available information about Huang Chao is limited, making it difficult to confirm details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background. Judging from the five works held in the collection, Huang's writing and editorial interests are quite diverse, covering fields such as journalism and communication, history, inspirational growth, and computer basics. Representative works include Case Teaching in All-Media News Editing, Weibo Diplomacy: Concepts and Practical Strategies, Yan'an During the War of Resistance, A Blooded Fighter: Wen Yiduo, and University Computer Basics (Micro-Lecture Edition). These works show that Huang Chao is able to handle professional subjects related to media and news editing, while also attending to historical figures and narratives of the War of Resistance, and venturing into introductory computer textbooks for learners. Overall, Huang's writings emphasize knowledge popularization and case-based teaching, balancing professionalism with readability, and are suitable for a range of readers.