Ying De Guo was formerly the Head of Chinese Language at Beijing Normal University. Dr. Guo has published over 20 books and more than 200 academic journal articles on various research topics around Ming and Qing Dynasty literature and culture, for which he has received numerous awards for his contributions to education. He is also the editor of Literature Legacy (a reputable Chinese literature journal), and Vice Chairman of the Chinese Ming Dynasty Arts Association. Dr. Guo is involved in many academic exchange activities as a visiting professor at reputable universities around the world.