The Little Red Book
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| Author | Mao Zedong |
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| Original title | 毛主席语录 Máo zhǔxí yǔlù |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Language | Chinese |
| Genre | Political theory |
| Publisher | People's Republic of China |
Publication date | April 1964 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
The Little Red Book (official title Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong Chinese: 毛主席语录; pinyin: Máo zhǔxí yǔlù) is a book of the sayings of Mao Zedong. The preface was written by Lin Biao.
It was put out by the military newspaper of the People's Republic of China from April 1964 until about 1976. The book is a collection of quotes 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.