37 years ago today, on May 10, 1988 (March 25, 1988 lunar calendar), the famous writer Shen Congwen passed away. On May 10, 1988, the famous writer Shen Congwen passed away in Beijing at the age of 86. Shen Congwen, formerly known as Shen Yuehuan, used the pen names Xiaobing, Maolin, Jiongzhi, Hugh Yunyun, Jiachen, Shangguan Bi, Xuanruo, etc. Born on December 28, 1902. Hunan Fenghuang (now part of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture). After graduating from primary school, he served as a staff sergeant in the indigenous army in his hometown. In 1922, he arrived in Beijing and began to publish his works in newspapers and periodicals. In 1928, he went to Shanghai to co-edit "Red and Black" and "Human Monthly" with Hu Yipin and Ding Ling. He taught at Wusong Chinese Public School, Wuhan University, and Qingdao University. From 1933 to 1935, he edited the literary supplement of Ta Kung Pao in Beiping and Tianjin, and taught at Peking University. After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, he taught at Kunming Southwest United University. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, he returned to Beijing and continued to teach at Peking University. At the same time, he edited the literary supplement of Ta Kung Pao and Yishibao. After the founding of New China, he engaged in research on ancient costumes and cultural history in the Chinese History Museum, the Palace Museum, and the Institute of History of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He served as a member of the Second to Fifth National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and a member of the Sixth and Seventh National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Standing Committee. Died in His main works include Border Town, Xiangxi Prose, Long River, Chinese Silk Pattern, Bronze Mirror in Tang and Song Dynasties, Dragon and Phoenix Art, History of Chinese Clothing, etc.