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| Wang focused on the studies of Chinese vernacular literature during the early year of his career. He used ]'s philosophy for the criticism of the novel '']'', as well as writing a concise history of the theaters of the ] and ] dynasties. Later he changed his academic direction, focusing on philology and ancient history. He was the Chinese first scholar to combine the data provided by new archaeological findings (e.g. ]s) and those by ancient texts for the use of studying ancient Chinese history. His works concerning ancient history and philology are collected in ''Guantang Jilin'' (觀堂集林). | Wang focused on the studies of Chinese vernacular literature during the early year of his career. He used ]'s philosophy for the criticism of the novel '']'', as well as writing a concise history of the theaters of the ] and ] dynasties. Later he changed his academic direction, focusing on philology and ancient history. He was the Chinese first scholar to combine the data provided by new archaeological findings (e.g. ]s) and those by ancient texts for the use of studying ancient Chinese history. His works concerning ancient history and philology are collected in ''Guantang Jilin'' (觀堂集林). | ||
| Based on and inspired by the 'real life' Chinese poet Wang Guowei, '''Wanguowei Wasp''' is the main character of a treasure hunt game in the virtual world of ]. | |||
| As part of an ongoing vast Art Project by Chinese artist Cao Fei (SL: China Tracy), '''RMB City Code''' game is a new way of connecting reality to virtual worlds and explore the many possibilities of online platforms as means of communication and education. | |||
| '''“RMB City Code, Season 1: WangGuowei Wasp”,''' a tale of Chinese mystery, a detective novel and a new exploration of 'virtual reality' at the same time, opens on 29 March, 2010. | |||
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| In 1927, the poet Wang Guowei threw himself into the murmuring waters of Beijing’s Kunming Lake, never to be seen again in the first world. | |||
| Now, almost a century later, a rumor is afoot: was that Wang Guowei’s avatar that was recently spotted in Second Life? Yes, “Wangguowei Wasp” was seen in RMB City, only to swiftly vanish once again, leaving a trail of clues in his wake. | |||
| Beginning on March 29, 2010, and for one month thereafter, you can become a Second Life detective and help to solve the mystery of his latest disappearance. This compelling mission will involve exploring the most secluded back alleys of the island and interacting with the most mysterious characters in all of RMB City. A curious eye and open-minded heart will help you to unearth Wuang Guo Wei’s secret. At the end of the game, the most intrepid explorers will be awarded with an unexpected prize. | |||
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Wang Guowei (simplified Chinese: 王国维; traditional Chinese: 王國維; Wade–Giles: Wang Kuowei) (December 2, 1877 — June 2, 1927), courtesy name Jingan (靜安) or Baiyu (伯隅), was a Chinese scholar, writer and poet. A versatile and original scholar, he made important contributions to the studies of ancient history, epigraphy, philology, vernacular literature and literary theory.
A native of Haining, Zhejiang, he went to Shanghai to work as a proofreader for a newspaper, after failing to pass the Imperial Examination in his hometown, at the age of 22. There he studied in the Dongwen Xueshe (東文學社), a Japanese language teaching school, and became a protégé of Luo Zhenyu. Sponsored by Luo, he left for Japan in 1901, studying natural sciences in Tokyo. Back in China one year later, he began to teach in different colleges, and devoted himself to the study of German idealism. He fled to Japan with Luo when the Xinhai Revolution took place in 1911. He returned to China in 1916, but remained loyal to the overthrown Manchu emperor. In 1924, he was appointed professor by the Tsinghua University. In 1927, he drowned himself in Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace before the revolutionary army entered Beijing.
Wang focused on the studies of Chinese vernacular literature during the early year of his career. He used Schopenhauer's philosophy for the criticism of the novel Dream of the Red Chamber, as well as writing a concise history of the theaters of the Song and Yuan dynasties. Later he changed his academic direction, focusing on philology and ancient history. He was the Chinese first scholar to combine the data provided by new archaeological findings (e.g. oracle bones) and those by ancient texts for the use of studying ancient Chinese history. His works concerning ancient history and philology are collected in Guantang Jilin (觀堂集林).
References
- "Humanities reborn at Tsinghua". China Daily. 2003-12-30. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
Sources
- Chen, Gongrou and Wang, Shimin "Wang Guowei". Encyclopedia of China (Archeology Edition), 1st ed.
- Keping Wang, 'Wang Guowei: Philosophy of Aesthetic Criticism'. In Zhongying Cheng and Nicholas Bunnin (eds.) Contemporary Chinese Philosophy, Blackwell, 2002.