China's Treasure Trove of Classics · Selections of Time-Honored Literature. Late Qing Literature Selections

Author: Tan Guoqing, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: I put a lot of effort and patience into editing this Late Qing Literature Selection. First, because the materials were hard to obtain; second, because the materials were too numerous and, making the selection process extremely difficult. If I were to compile a Ancient Literature Selection or one on the Tang and Song dynasties, the materials would be much easier to find, and it would also be easier to select their essence. But the materials for the Late Qing Literature Selection all had to be gathered by myself, it can be said that it was a completely independent and self-reliant task. In various libraries, such materials were hardly available. This book is divided into three volumes: upper, middle, and lower, and its content includes: I put a lot of effort and patience into editing this Late Qing Literature Selection. First, because the materials were hard to obtain; second, because the materials were too numerous and, making the selection process extremely difficult. If I were to compile a Ancient Literature Selection or one on the Tang and Song dynasties, the materials would be much easier to find, and it would also be easier to select their essence. But the materials for the Late Qing Literature Selection all had to be gathered by myself, it can be said that it was a completely independent and self-reliant task. In various libraries, such materials were hardly available.