Hu Shi’s Autobiography at 40 is the only autobiography written by Hu Shi himself, standing out uniquely in modern Chinese biographical literature.In this book, Hu Shi recounts his life experiences from childhood, adolescence to youth, starting from his mother’s engagement. His nine years of education in his hometown, from worshiping gods to becoming atheist, his acceptance of modern education, his admission to a government-funded program to study in the United States, and his "forced" participation in the literary revolution are all unforgettable milestones in Hu Shi’s life. These experiences also contributed to his becoming an academic, ideological, and opinion leader in China during that time.Simultaneously, this book is also a dialogue between Hu Shi and his inner self.The book not only details Hu Shi’s life experiences and intellectual contributions before his 40th birthday, but also reflects the ethos of the society he lived in.Every place he visited in his life is described, such as his hometown, Shanghai where he studied, the United States where he studied abroad, and Beijing where he worked.Through these descriptions, one can not only understand the state of Chinese academics and other fields in the first half of the 20th century, but also gain insights into the trajectory of progress sought by intellectuals at that time.At the end of this book, there are also selected essays by Hu Shi and a family tree of the Hu Shi family. Reading his essays can give readers a genuine sense of his ideological beliefs, which are of great benefit to readers.Moreover, one can also sense Hu Shi’s elegant and wise literary demeanor and get to know a vivid Hu Shi.
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