本书记述了我国学术界一代宗师季羡林98岁跌宕起伏、充满传奇色彩人生。域建树卓著，堪称我国学术界一代宗师。2009年7月11日因病逝世，享年98岁。季羡林98岁的人士路途跌宕起伏，充满传奇色彩。本书摄取季羡林早年求学的精彩片断，含季羡林1946年留学回国直至谢世前长达60年的教学、科研经历，对季羡林20世纪90年代后期失去亲人后的多事之秋以及本世纪长达8年的病房客话都有涉猎，突出反映了季老对中国20世纪学术发展所作的巨大贡献及一代学界泰斗对人生、社会、家庭的感悟和对爱情、友情、亲情的守望，展现了一代学术大师的人格魅力。（This book chronicles the ups and downs of 98-year legendary life of Ji Xianlin, an accomplished academic in China. For his outstanding achievements in the domain, Mr. Ji was hailed as China's Grand Master in the academic community. On July 11, 2009, he died of illness at the age of 98. Ji Xianlin’s 98-year-old lifetime was full of ups and downs and legend. This book takes in some wonderful pieces of Ji Xianlin's early studies, including his 60-year teaching and research experience from his returning to China after studying abroad in 1946 till his death. Additionally, the topics of the troubled times after Ji Xianlin lost his loved ones in the late 20th century as well as his life in the hospital as long as 8 years in this century are also included, highlighting his great contributions to the academic development of China in the 20th century, the sentiments of the leading authority in China’s academic circle on life, society and family, and his the expectation of love, friendship and affection, thus showing the character glamour of this academic master.）