A Biography of Xu Jinyuan
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Summary
Editor's review
The value of this book lies in its dual dimensions: first, it is a heartfelt tribute to and historical vindication of an almost forgotten martyr, possessing significant historical value; second, it goes beyond a simple enumeration of biographical events to deeply analyze the idealism, practical dilemmas, and agonizing choices of early communists, offering readers a concrete and vivid sample for understanding that complex history. In his narrative, the author maintains scholarly restraint and avoids over-dramatization, letting the sources and details speak for themselves, which makes the portrait full and credible. For readers who wish to understand the early history of the CPC, local revolutionary history, or the intellectual history of Chinese youth in the twentieth century, this is a rare and serious work.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Researchers and enthusiasts interested in modern Chinese revolutionary history, especially the early history of the Communist Party of China
- Those concerned with Suzhou local history and revolutionary activities in the Jiangnan region
- Readers who wish to understand macro-history through the fate of specific individuals
- Young readers who reflect on themes such as idealism, youthful dedication, and the value of life
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light entertainment or the thrill of fictional plotting
- Readers completely unfamiliar with modern history and uninterested in building a basic framework of understanding
Reading tips
- Before reading, a brief understanding of the social context of 1920s China and the general outline of KMT-CPC cooperation will help in understanding the historical context of the figure's actions.
- The book involves a large number of place names, organizational names, and personal names; reading with a map and a character relationship chart is recommended to form a clearer spatial and network understanding.
- Pay attention to how the author uses letters, archives, newspapers, and other primary materials to construct the narrative, and appreciate the balance between historical source criticism and narrative art in biographical writing.
About the publisher
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.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 引子
- 第一章 殆将有变世姑苏小商家
- 生在晚清
- 家在山塘
- 第二章 萃英优学子博文志向高
- 萃英志学
- 转学博文
- 第三章 不为教会束身为革命生
- 之大向学
- 许金元九·二三于之大西斋
- 入党入团
- 革命文学
- 退学之大
- 第四章 弱冠革命先挥笔利似剑
- 国民会议运动
- 非基督教运动
- 声援“五卅”
- 独支书记
- 省党部委员
- 第五章 中大再深造秦淮葬英魂
- 中大深造
- 青年部长
- 被捕就义
- 主要参考文献
- 后记
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About the author
Wen Zengfei is an author for whom public information is currently limited. One work by this author is held in the collection, namely the biography The Biography of Xu Jinyuan. From this work it can be seen that he focuses on the field of biography writing, choosing a specific figure such as Xu Jinyuan as his subject and presenting the person's life and historical background through the biographical form. Since the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, and other experiences have not been reliably recorded, this profile makes no speculation about his personal life. Based on the available information, Wen Zengfei's writing leans toward documentary-style portraiture and falls under the general category of biography. The Biography of Xu Jinyuan is his only confirmed representative work to date; readers who wish to understand his writing style and choice of subject may examine the specific content of that book.
