Personal life
Male, originally from Wujin, Jiangsu.
1936 was born in Jinan, Shandong Province in April. He was born in a traditional literati family, and his family cultivated his interest in classical literature. 1953 was admitted to the Chinese Department of Peking University.
From 65438 to 0957, Peking University graduated from the Chinese Department and stayed in school to teach, from which he began his teaching and research career.
/kloc-in the autumn of 0/958, I took my students to work-study program in Chengzi Coal Mine in Beijing for the first time, and went to class for three days every Wednesday, which lasted for more than two months. Then I worked in Miyun Iron and Steel Corporation for half a year, burned boilers and worked as a foreman, carpenter and foundry worker.
/kloc-in the summer of 0/959, he was sent to work in Baihutou Brigade of Zhaitang Commune.
1960 Return to Peking University in March.
In the years after 1962, Mr. Wang was designated as a typical "white specialist" in the whole school.
After the Cultural Revolution began, it was natural to be criticized. After working for more than a year, Liyuzhou "May 7th Cadre School" fell off the Poyang Lake levee in a rollover accident and almost died. In that depressing atmosphere, Mr. Wang felt that he was easily blamed and at a loss. "That was the most unhappy time in my life."
1977 after the resumption of enrollment in colleges and universities, Yuan Xingpei gave lectures on the history of China literature, the study of China's poetic art, the study of Tao Yuanming, the study of Tang poetry, the study of Li He and the study of Tang and Song Ci in Peking University. He has made continuous exploration and progress in his teaching work and achieved good results.
1979 promoted to lecturer. His books, A Preliminary Discussion on the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Textual Research on Han Shuzhi's Novelist, Differentiation of Words and Meaning in Wei and Jin Metaphysics, and China's Ancient Literary Theory, were published in 1979, and began to attract academic attention.
1980 associate professor.
1982 to 1983. At the invitation of Tokyo University, I taught five courses, including the study of Tao Yuanming.
1984 became distinguished professor of Chinese Department.
1986 obtained the qualification of doctoral supervisor.
From 65438 to 0992, Yuan Xingpei was also the director of the Research Center of Traditional Culture in China, Peking University, and the editor-in-chief of Sinology Research.
1992- 1993, visiting professor, Chinese Department, National University of Singapore.
1994 served as the general consultant of the large-scale series TV feature film "Light of Chinese Civilization" (episode 150).
From 65438 to 0997, he visited and studied at Harvard University as a visiting scholar of Harvard Yanjing Society, and gave lectures at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Washington, Hawaii and other universities.
65438-0998, once again served as a visiting professor at the Chinese Department of the National University of Singapore.
1999 became the director of the humanities department of Peking University.
In 2000, he became the president of Peking University National Studies Institute.
In 2004, he was a visiting professor at City University of Hong Kong.
In 2005, he was confirmed as a senior professor by Peking University and enjoyed the treatment of an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In the same year, he was hired as a professor by Nanyang Technological University (jointly hired by Peking University).
From June 5438 to1October 65438, 2006, he was hired as the curator of central research institute of culture and history.
Mr. Wang's academic career is closely related to the cultural influence he received since he was a child. He was born in a scholarly family, and his family cultivated his love for classical literature and inspired his wisdom and wonderful appreciation of literature.
1953, Mr. Wang was admitted to Peking University and received strict academic training from then on.
1957 graduated and was left in Yuan Xingpei by Mr. Lin Geng.
As a teaching assistant.
During the period from 1960 to 1964, he and Mr. Chen Yi and his tutor jointly edited the Literature History Reference of Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and participated in the selection and annotation of Selected Poems and Songs of China edited by Feng. Doing these jobs requires reading a lot of books and historical materials, which has laid a good foundation for his future research.
1978, Teacher Wang published an article "Vertical Communication" and "Horizontal Communication" in Guangming Daily. The article is not long, but it is Mr. Wang's first public expression of his academic pursuit, which indicates a new starting point on his academic road. The article points out that the so-called "vertical communication" means "focusing on the occurrence, development and decline of various phenomena, schools and genres in the history of literature; Study the achievements of each era and writer, and their functions and influences; Strive to sort out the ins and outs of the development of literature in the last three thousand years. " The so-called "horizontal communication" is an attempt to combine literature with history, philosophy, religion, art and even natural science for research, "trying to seek something with regularity from their correlation, from their mutual influence and infiltration." He believes that by combining "vertical communication" with "horizontal communication" and observing and studying the history of literary development from a broader background, "there will be many new discoveries and even some new disciplines."
1987, his study of China's poetic art was published, and then the Japanese version of the book was published in Japan, and the Korean version was published in South Korea. This book won the first prize of 199 1 outstanding achievements (works) of the second Beijing Philosophy and Social Sciences, and the special prize of outstanding academic monographs issued by the State Education Commission 1992. Mr. Wang is pleased that this monograph has won academic recognition. But when talking about this book, Mr. Wang mentioned the preface made by Mr. Wang many times, which shows that the hearts of two generations of scholars are interlinked, especially his gratitude to his mentor. In the preface, Mr. Lin Geng said: "People's knowledge, either including the universe or hidden in tit-for-tat, is like asking and answering. He is good at learning from many aspects, being good at analysis and bypassing every analogy, so he walks among group arts and advocates marginal learning; Music, painting, religion, philosophy and thinking are the footnotes of poetry. This book goes from shallow to deep, drifting with the tide and exploring the source; The second part, the green hills are vivid and the peaks speak for themselves. It seems that the two coordinate axes form a coordinate map, which reflects each other and shows each other. Words are not solid, metaphors are always lame, and I don't know whether it is right or wrong. For many years, he knocked me Chai Fei when I was walking, and talked for a whole day every time, forgetting to go back; Gai Xi Zhi is also near. " Yuan Xingpei, editor-in-chief of Sinology Studies.
1987 was invited to give lectures at Aichi University, and the Introduction to China Literature published shortly thereafter was the lecture notes. 1994, Mr. Wang, together with his disciples Professor Meng Erdong and professors, published a book "General Theory of China's Poetics", and was nominated for the Second National Book Award, and won the second prize of the Second National Outstanding Social Science Achievement Award in Colleges and Universities. With the progress of learning and the accumulation of academic achievements, Mr. Wang's views on learning are becoming more and more profound. He believes that learning is nothing more than two ways: one is to make complex things simple and clear; The other is to analyze simple things in depth and in detail. Mr. Wang believes that learning is like poetry and weather. "The weather of learning, as Sakyamuni said, Yue Ji is in the sky, solemn and majestic, and Qingyuan is elegant. If you are not strong enough to serve others, you will serve yourself. There is no need to show off. " There are at least three conditions to form this kind of weather: first, a dedicated attitude, very devout and meticulous in learning; Second, broad-minded, not arrogant, not short-sighted, not open-minded; The third is noble character, study hard, stick to the truth and be upright. Mr. Wang said that scholars with common characteristics all have some common characteristics: their academic structure and vision are broad, they can take into account the needs of both sides and show their ability to take care of the overall situation everywhere; Their knowledge has the merits of opening up new fields, establishing new disciplines, setting an example and setting an example for later learning; They are all talented, tolerant, independent, honest and powerful.
1995, the Ministry of Education asked Mr. Yuan to edit the textbook "2 1 Century China Literature History". He invited 29 scholars from 19 university and created a good academic atmosphere. After two and a half years' efforts, he completed all the manuscripts in four volumes. He positioned this book not only as a textbook, but also as an academic work, because a good textbook should reflect the latest academic achievements and have original opinions. He spent a lot of effort on this book, from organizing the team, drafting the compilation points, determining the style of the book, drafting the work regulations, revising the outline of the book, to completing the first draft of the book, and then revising and finalizing the book, he has been reading the proofs. He also personally wrote General Narrative, Volume III Narratology and two chapters of Volume III. He used the opportunity of visiting and studying at Harvard Yanjing Society in the United States to revise the manuscript and worked around the clock in the library of Harvard University for nearly four months. He took a box of manuscripts from China to the United States and back to China from the United States. He said that he had never been a titular editor-in-chief, and this book is proof. Regarding the compiling policy of this set of textbooks, Mr. Wang put forward the words "keeping the right and pushing the new" and established three principles for compiling the history of literature: literary standard, historical thinking and cultural perspective. This has the same personal characteristics as Mr. Wang's summary of his research experience on poetry art (extensive reading, intensive reading, deep taste and wonderful understanding), that is, he emphasizes the mastery of poetry. Mr. Fu Xuancong believes that the book "breaks the traditional concept, broadens the research horizon and shows the new direction of academic development"; Mr. Yang Yi believes that the general introduction and the introduction of each part of the book "look at the relationship between literature and political society, religious belief, academic trend of thought, media and audience from the perspective of culturology, with ups and downs and distinct levels, and some places are very impressive". The book was published in August 1999, and won the sixth special prize of outstanding achievements in philosophy and social sciences in Beijing in 2000, the fifth national book prize in 20001year, and the first prize of excellent textbooks in national universities in 2002. Up to now, it has been printed many times and adopted by many universities. This is a high affirmation of their collective.
main work
Yuan Xingpei's Notes on Tao Yuanming, Research on China's Poetic Art, An Introduction to China Literature, Research on Tao Yuanming and Research on Yuan Xingpei's Poetic Art..
Outline of China's Literary History (Yuan Volume of Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties), Bibliography of China's Classical Novels (co-authored), General Theory of China's Poetics (co-authored), Appreciation and Integration of Famous Works of Past Dynasties (editor-in-chief), Reference Materials of the Literary History of Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties (one of the editors), Collection of Academic and Cultural Essays by Yuan Xingpei, Selected Library of Contemporary Scholars Yuan Xingpei Volume, Yu Luji 199 1 won the first National Excellent Teaching Achievement Award of national colleges and universities, 1993 was awarded the title of National Model Worker in the Education System and People's Teacher Medal by the State Education Commission and the Ministry of Personnel, and 1995 was awarded the title of Beijing People's Teacher (Top Ten Teachers in Public Election) by the Beijing Municipal People's Government, and was an advanced worker in Beijing. 1987 published "Research on China's Poetry Art" won the first prize of 199 1 Beijing Second Excellent Achievements (Works) in Philosophy and Social Sciences, and 1992 won the special prize of excellent academic monographs of university publishing houses issued by the State Education Commission. During the period of 1994, the book General Theory of China Poetics, co-authored by Mr. Wang and his disciples Professor Meng Erdong, won the nomination award of the second national book award and the second prize of the second national outstanding social science achievement award of colleges and universities. 1The History of China Literature published in August, 1999, 2 1 century textbook, won the sixth special prize for outstanding achievements in philosophy and social sciences in 2000, the fifth national book prize in 20001year, and the first prize for excellent textbooks in national universities in 2002.
Personality assessment
Mr. Ma Si said: "Yuan Xingpei does not have the fierce spirit that young people usually have, such as being frivolous and impetuous, aiming too high, and has never had a lazy life and not seeking much knowledge in reading. He never shows off and shows his strengths, nor does he do anything flashy or grandstanding. In his unpretentious life, he has always been permeated with a vigorous and enterprising spirit, showing an ambitious and noble quality for young people. " The student said, "In our eyes, Mr. Wang always wears a kind smile. He won't make you feel embarrassed and nervous." He believes that two people-even the younger generation and the older generation-should talk on an equal footing. He has always been so calm and calm. In front of your husband, you will feel that there must be a strange story behind this weather. "
Social assessment
Be a teacher: open and ambitious
In the Chinese Department of Peking University, the one who can afford the word "elegance" belongs to the older generation professor Mr. Lin Geng, and then his student Yuan Xingpei. This is of course due to the influence of classical literature, which is the object of their study. More importantly, they emphasize the unity of knowing and doing, and pay attention to the unity of knowing and doing. Therefore, this elegance is revealed from the bones and will not change with the change of identity and status. Yuan Xingpei and the students.
Yuan Xingpei has been teaching in the Chinese Department of Peking University for more than half a century. For a group of students, his class is a good memory for many people. Yuan Xingpei's class is really a beautiful enjoyment. Handsome and elegant blackboard writing has always been his habit. After a class, there is an excellent calligraphy work on the blackboard. He called Qu Yuan, Tao Yuanming, Li Bai and Du Fu his good friends, and recited their excellent works in class when he got up. Their beautiful sound quality and natural bearing intoxicated countless students. His class is one of the most popular courses in Chinese Department of Peking University. Whenever he has a class, the classroom is almost full of people inside and outside. Professor Yuan Xingpei's lectures on topics such as Tao Yuanming's research and Tang Poetry's research have become classic courses in China students' minds, and he himself is regarded as a symbol of Peking University scholar's demeanor. People who have listened to Mr. Yuan's class are mostly "like a spring breeze" as long as they are asked about their feelings. A student said, "You often have this experience in Mr. Yuan's class. Somehow, hey, a class passed. " When Mr. Yuan took the doctoral students, he put forward higher requirements for the students. He attaches great importance to giving full play to students' initiative and creativity, and always encourages students to express different opinions in class. Cao Shenggao, a doctoral student at the National Studies Institute, said, "Teacher Yuan Xingpei is very generous. Although he is a well-known scholar, he is very open-minded and listens to the different opinions of his classmates very calmly. " At the opening ceremony of each student in the National College, Mr. Yuan mentioned in his speech that students here should submit two papers, one is an academic paper and the other is a "paper" on personal morality. He asked students to integrate knowledge with practice. It is under this educational concept that Meng Erdong, a leader of the times, appeared among his students. He has won national and municipal awards successively, and in 2006, he won the "Cai Yuanpei Award" of Peking University, which is recognized by Peking University teachers and students as "the highest honor of Peking University teachers".
Learning methods: horizontal communication and vertical communication.
As a scholar of classical literature, Yuan Xingpei's research fields focus on the poems of the Six Dynasties, Tang poetry, Song poetry and classical Chinese novels. However, he was not limited to these, but developed a magnificent and elegant pattern. As early as 1978, Yuan Xingpei put forward the idea of doing research when he published the article "Horizontal and Vertical Communication" in Guangming Daily. "Prosperity" was originally a derogatory term, but Mr. Yuan gave a good meaning, emphasizing interdisciplinary research and getting through; "Vertical communication" means grasping the research theme vertically, linking up and down, and strengthening the attention and understanding of academic history. Yuan Xingpei's History of China Literature
The book A Study of China's Poetic Art established Yuan Xingpei's academic position, which was a successful attempt of horizontal and vertical communication. Later, he spent 20 years writing three books: Research on Tao Yuanming, Reading Notes on Tao Yuanming's Collection and Image of Tao Yuanming. In order to make a breakthrough, he released all his academic energy for Tao Yuanming. From the history of literature to the history of art and music, and then from the history of China literature, it expanded to the study of the history of China civilization. The four-volume History of China Literature, edited by him, has won the National Book Award and the first prize of excellent teaching materials in national universities, and has been published many times so far. Together with dozens of scholars, after nearly seven years of painstaking research, he edited and published a four-volume History of Chinese Civilization, which made a contribution to the Chinese culture going global. The English version of this book will be published by Cambridge University Press on 20 12. Not only does he pay attention to horizontal and vertical communication academically, but Yuan Xingpei also likes to read posts while enjoying classical music. He said, "In front of me are two kings, Yan Liu and Su Huang Camo, and in my ear are Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Calligraphy and music, China and Europe, have a lot to exchange. The magnificence of Bach and Yan Zhenqing, the magnificence of Beethoven and Su Dongpo, and the elegance of Chopin and Wen Zhiming always amaze me. When I read pen and ink, it coincided with the pentatonic meeting and I was immersed in an unspeakable pleasure. I was so intoxicated that I forgot everything and didn't know the passage of time. " This is probably the realm of cultural integration.
Opening the door to run the library: recruiting talents from all over the world
Since 1999, Yuan Xingpei has become the seventh curator of central research institute of culture and history after Fu, Zhang, Yang Dongchuang, Ye Shengtao and Xiao Gan. Although this is his honor, he regards it as a social responsibility-the literature and history research museum is a gathering place for celebrities and stays in Yuan Xingpei.
How to recruit talents and condense the wisdom of librarians? At the beginning of last year, at his suggestion, Ren and Tsung i Jao were hired as librarians in central research institute of culture and history. Under the advocacy of Yuan Xingpei, the Museum of Literature and History is open to the society, serving the overall situation and repaying the people. After the Wenchuan earthquake, Yuan Xingpei and the central and local libraries carefully created more than 360 paintings and calligraphy works and presented them to the disaster areas. He also gave his own couplets to Rong Baozhai for a charity sale, and all the proceeds were donated to the disaster area. He noticed that there were many famous poets among the librarians, but there was never a collection of poems. After five years' efforts, he edited and published a collection of poems by librarians in central research institute of culture and history. His other masterpiece is the compilation of the national key cultural project "A Survey of China Regional Culture". It is estimated that150,000 words will be published in 2065.438+02, which can be called a "cultural map" with the strength of the National Institute of Literature and History. Yuan Xingpei said: "The librarians and experts outside the library who participate in the work should be respected first, and then respected." "Always grateful, always ashamed", this is his true words, not modest words. From study to society, from professor to curator, Yuan Xingpei practiced his life pursuit with noble and solid moral knowledge. It is often said that "there is a poetic soul in the belly". Only a person like Yuan Xingpei who is "clear in appearance and happy in heart" can have elegance in his bones?
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The most recognized delegate Although Yuan Xingpei has always kept a low profile, disliked "appearing in public" and declined almost all reporters' interview requests, the 765,438+0-year-old Yuan Xingpei was still very conspicuous at the two sessions. "Professor Yuan had better admit that he is full of silver hair. He is the only handsome guy here." In fact, Yuan Xingpei's most striking representative is his identity: Master of Chinese Studies, Professor of Chinese Department of Peking University, Doctoral Supervisor, Dean of National Studies Institute, Director of Central Institute of Literature and History ... In his view, as a scholar, he should stay away from the media, make full use of his own time and do his own knowledge well. "Take your time" and "Don't worry" In view of the current upsurge of Chinese studies and the right and wrong of modern private schools, Deputy Yuan Xingpei said that too many comments were not allowed. However, under the reporter's questioning, he said that the inheritance and revival of Chinese studies can not be realized overnight, but is "slow" and "urgent". After all, as "the inherent knowledge of a country" (Liang Qichao's words), Chinese studies have been accumulated and passed down for thousands of years, and the content is very rich, so it cannot be simply treated with pragmatism. Chinese studies are not a necessary issue. Deputy Yuan Xingpei has always believed that Chinese studies can neither save China nor lead China to modernization. However, in the process of modernization, we must pay full attention to the national conditions of China, including the present situation of China, the history of China and the academic and cultural traditions of China. In this sense, it is necessary to study Chinese studies in depth. "Whether we want to admit it or not, whether we like it or not, we live in the cultural tradition of our own country every day and show the characteristics of this tradition with our words and deeds. As a deep part of the inherent cultural tradition, Chinese studies have been deeply rooted in people's hearts and directly or indirectly participated in modern life. " Deputy Yuan Xingpei said. Therefore, sinology is not a question of whether it is necessary or not, but we should face and study it seriously, absorb its essence and eliminate its dross. We should treat Chinese studies with an analytical attitude, an open attitude and a developmental attitude. This is a long and delicate process.