Biography of Wang Li, a Chinese linguist; Simplified Chinese edition

This valuable biography details the turbulent life and academic passion of Professor Wang Li, who laid the foundation for modern Chinese linguistics and is known for his vast body of work and research.

Product Features

Tracing the Footsteps of a Giant: This book meticulously chronicles his journey, from his birth in Guangxi and studies in France to his teaching positions at Tsinghua University and Peking University, where he revolutionized Chinese phonology and grammar.

Understanding the Academic Background: It delves into not only his life but also the context and passion behind his masterpieces, such as "Modern Chinese Grammar" and "Chinese Phonology."

An Intellectually Stimulating Read: The thought processes of this "giant of knowledge," who displayed extraordinary talent not only in linguistics but also in literature, translation, and poetry, will be a great encouragement to modern learners.

Simplified Chinese Edition: You can experience the atmosphere of the Chinese academic world at the time and feel the specialized terminology firsthand through the original text.

Product Details

Title: Wang Li Biography (A Biography of Professor Wang Li)

Language: Simplified Chinese

Genre: Biography, Critical Biography, History of Linguistics, Academic History

[Recommended for:] Students and researchers majoring in Chinese linguistics. Those who love Professor Wang Li's works. Those interested in the intellectual history of how modern Chinese intellectuals navigated their times.

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