Mao Zedong: More than just a ruler

Mao Zedong: More than just a ruler

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              Mao Zedong also known as Chairman Mao had many proficiencies. Not only did he know how to rule China into leaving the past behind and starting the new, he also wrote many books and calligraphy

Mao Zedong’s most important piece of literature that he wrote was the “Little Red Book”. This book listed the wise words of Chairman Mao and had many parts of his speeches or quotes. He published it in 1964 and it lasted until 1976. He enforced leaders and school principles to force the students to carry  The Little Red Book  everyday at school to help move China to the Future. This book helped the development of Communism through China and encouraged many people to do what was right. Mao’s important saying’s were now hand held and  The Little Red Book,  holds the record for the most copies printed.

Other than Mao’s important literature, he also enjoyed writing calligraphy and  was known as the master when writing it. He influenced a knew way of writing Chinese calligraphy known as Mao-style or Maoti which has  increased its popularity since his death. Another part of Chairman Mao’s writings that have gained popularity are his poems. His most famous poem which was written in 1936 is called “Snow”. In the first half of the poem,  Mao explains the beauty of northern China in the winter. The more important part was the second half when Mao lists some of the greatest Emperors in China, including Qin Shihuang who was the first Emperor of China, Han Wudi, the great Han emperor who defeated the Huns and the second Emperor of the Tang Dynasty ( Tang Taizong) were also listed, as much more. This shocked the people of China as Mao talked about the past and the dictators.

Mao led the people of China to the future, but as he did that he wrote magnificent literature, which influenced people into following his way of ruling.