Wang Kuo-wei

Explore the captivating life and contributions of renowned Chinese scholar Wang Kuo-wei in this enlightening biography by Bonner. Published by Harvard University Press in 1986, this hardback edition spans 314 pages and delves into the pivotal ideas that shaped early 20th-century China. Bonner provides a critical analysis of Wang’s insightful essays on German philosophy and aesthetics, alongside his profound poetry and literary criticism. Discover how his works on ancient Chinese history, especially regarding the Shang dynasty, illuminate Wang's enduring legacy. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese intellectual history and the evolution of thought in a rapidly changing world.