“On July 26, 1916, I announced to all my friends in America that from now on I resolved to write no more poems in the classical language, and to begin my experiments in writing poetry in the so-called vulgar tongue of the people.”
Quote by Hu Shih
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Hu Shih
Hu Shih (December 17, 1891 - February 24, 1962) was a prominent Chinese philosopher, litterateur, and educator. He was one of the key figures in the New Culture Movement and played a significant role in promoting the movement for vernacular Chinese, which had a profound impact on modern Chinese literature and thought. more
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