Hu Shi and His Circle

<p>This intellectual biography traces how Hu Shi (1891-1962)-philosopher reformer and China's foremost advocate of vernacular language-forged a transformative network across three continents bridging Confucian tradition and Western modernity.</p><p></p><p>This is a book that tells the story of Hu Shi and his friends. Hu Shi's multifaceted multi-level and diverse social style and convoluted anecdotes with famous scholars and ordinary people both inside and outside the circle; In this process the author also excavated some characters and historical events that have been left behind in the corners of history and overlooked by people.</p><p>The author is based on Hu Shi's translations diaries letters inscriptions poetry and lyrics and speeches; From near to far starting from the micro level showcasing Hu Shi's spiritual world and his connections hard work and outstanding achievements in the academic world; Thus some unknown and colorful memories especially those woven with revolutionary elders and ordinary young people have emerged from the dust which is refreshing!</p><p>这是一本讲述胡适与他的朋友的往事的图书。胡适与圈内外的名家及普通人的多方面、多层次、五味俱陈的交往风采与纠结趣闻；在这当中，作者还挖掘出一些被遗留在历史角落中被人忽略的人物与史事。</p><p></p><p>作者以胡适的译著、日记、书信、题字、写诗作词以及演讲稿为依据；由近及远、从微观入手，展现胡适的精神世界及其在学术天地中的人脉关系、坚苦努力与卓越成就；从而使一些不为人知的特别是与革命耆宿及平凡小辈们构织成的多彩往事，从尘封中破茧而出，令人耳目一新！</p>