In the ocean of literature, there is a bright pearl, that is, "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty". With its unique charm, this book has attracted countless readers. And the creator behind it, a Dutch diplomat, sinologist, and ** Gao Luopei, is even more admirable.
Gorope, born Robert Hans van Golick, was born in the Netherlands in 1910. His love for China stems from his deep obsession with Eastern culture. While studying Sinology at Leiden University, he began to study Chinese culture in depth. Later, he became a diplomat and was sent to Tokyo, Chongqing, Nanjing, Washington, and other places, which also provided him with more opportunities to engage and understand China.
Gao Luopei's love for China is not only reflected in his career choice, but also in his literary creation. "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty" is a collection of a series of detective stories created by him with Di Renjie as the protagonist. Di Renjie, a famous minister of the Tang Dynasty, became a hero of Gao Luopei's pen with his wisdom and justice.
In "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty", Gao Luopei skillfully combines the complex layout of the public case with the thousands of turns of the detective story, vividly reproducing the prosperous picture of ancient China. The society of the Tang Dynasty in his pen is real and vivid, from scholars and bureaucrats to ordinary people, and the characters are vivid; From the scenery and houses to the clothing and food, the details have been carefully researched to outline a vivid picture of the social life of the Tang Dynasty in China.
Gao Luopei's creative talent and deep understanding of Chinese culture have made "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty" a classic that transcends national borders. This ** has been translated into many languages, including Swedish, Finnish, Croatian and other minor languages, and "Judge Dee" (Di Gong) has even become the "Chinese Sherlock Holmes" in the minds of Westerners.
Gao Luopei's life can be said to be a lifelong love and pursuit of Chinese culture. His wife, Shui Shifang, is a talented woman from Jiangsu, which further deepened his understanding and love for China. Throughout his life, he continued to create, and the story with Di Renjie as the protagonist was constantly improved, and finally formed "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty", which consisted of 16 long stories and 8 short stories, with a total of about 1.4 million words.
Overall, Gao Luopei is a unique writer who has deeply dissected Chinese culture from a foreigner's perspective and created works that are loved by readers. His "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty" is not only a treasure of Chinese culture, but also a treasure of world literature. His creative spirit and love for Chinese culture deserve our deep admiration and learning.