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About the Author

Lin Yutang, a renowned Chinese writer, translator, and scholar, was born in 1895 in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, and became one of the most influential voices bridging Eastern and Western cultures in the 20th century. Educated at St. John's University in Shanghai and Harvard University, he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Leipzig, blending Confucian wisdom with modern humanism in his prolific works. Lin's essays, novels, and biographies explore the essence of Chinese philosophy, humor, and the art of living, as seen in his acclaimed biography of the Song Dynasty poet and statesman Su Dongpo. A master of both Chinese and English, he founded magazines like Analects Fortnightly and served as a cultural ambassador, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire readers worldwide with his insightful and elegant prose.