About the author

Tan Weixiong is an author about whom limited public information is available, and no complete biography has yet come to light. Judging from the four works recorded in the library, he is mainly involved in the "Chinese Sages Biographical Stories" series, having written biographical accounts of four sages: Wang Fuzhi, Cai Lun, Laozi, and Zhou Dunyi. Among these, the volumes on Wang Fuzhi and Zhou Dunyi were selected as key publications for themed publishing in 2022. These works fall under the general category of biography, narrating in an accessible style the lives and contributions of ancient thinkers and historical figures for a general readership, combining informative content with readability. Following the series' uniform format, Tan Weixiong focuses on presenting each figure's core achievements and intellectual trajectory within a limited space, offering readers a plain and reliable introduction to Chinese sages. More material is needed to clarify his personal background and writing experience.

Written (4)

Publishers

Zhonghua Book Company