In Memory of Professor Sun Jingyao

Professor Sun Jingyao (1942-2012) was a renowned scholar of Comparative Literature and one of the pioneers of contemporary Chinese Comparative Literature.The author of this article maintained a long-standing professional relationship with Professor Sun and collaborated with him at Shanghai Normal University from 2005 to 2010.Written in commemoration of Professor Sun on the tenth anniversary after his passing,this memoir explores his life journey,academic contributions,professional dedication,and personal integrity,which holds significance for understanding the growth of a generation of scholars during a specific historical period and contributes to the academic history of Comparative Literature in China.