Ba Jin (Li Feigan) was born into an upper-class family in Chengdu. From 1927-1928 he studied eighteenth century French social history in Paris and translated certain of Kropotkin's writings into Chinese. His most famous novels were written during the 1930's and 1940's, but he continued to write after Liberation, producing essays, stories, and translations. He was severely persecuted during the Cultural Revolution but survived to continue his work.
Ba Jin's writings may be found under the call number Asian Collection Chinese PL2780.F4.