The Little Red Book
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| Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mao Zedong |
| Original title | 毛主席语录 Máo zhǔxí yǔlù' |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Language | Chinese |
| Genre(s) | Political theory |
| Publisher | Government of the People's Republic of China |
| Release date | April 1964 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
The Little Red Book (official title Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong Simplified Chinese: 毛主席语录; Pinyin: Máo zhǔxí yǔlù) is a book of the sayings of Mao Zedong.
It was put out by the Government of the People's Republic of China from April 1964 until about 1976. The book is a collection of quotations taken from Mao Zedong's speeches and books. Its popular title The Little Red Book describes its size and appearance: it was specially designed for easy carrying.
