The Master of Daohan

Zhang Taiyan (1869-1936), a native of Yuhang, Zhejiang Province, was a thinker, historian, master of traditional Chinese philology, designer of the national language of the Republic of China, and the first dean of the Chinese Medical College during the late Qing and early Republican periods. Throughout his life, he stood alone, adhering firmly to his own principles and refusing to be swayed by the prevailing trends of his time. His scholarly pursuits spanned classical Chinese learning, history, philosophy, and other fields, leaving behind a prolific body of work. His life-whether viewed through his role as a heroic figure, a literary master, or a great scholar-was remarkably rich and compelling. This book seeks to explore and illuminate the depth of Zhang Taiyan's inner world and character, striving to present the grandeur of his personality both accurately and vividly.¿¿¿¿1869-1936¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿