Zhong Jing · Xiao Jing

Author: Ma Rong of the Eastern Han Dynasty, compiled by Confucius of the Spring and Autumn Period
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Publishing Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Exquisite printing, collecting classics, comes with a beautiful bookmark, dual-color illustrations, and includes detailed translations and appreciations. The "Chinese Traditional Culture Classics Collection" series selects 100 renowned works from the Chinese historical classics, encompassing timeless historical masterpieces and beloved, widely-read selections from ancient philosophy, history, geography, literature, and science. These are presented to readers in the form of modern translations of ancient classics. This series is published in a dual-color format, allowing readers to enjoy both the text and famous landscape paintings while reading. The selected illustrations are sourced from collections such as "Jieziyuan Huapu" (The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting), "Yipintang Huapu" (One-Prize Hall Painting Collection), and "Sanxi Tang Baobao" (Three Rare Treasures Hall Treasure Collection). The experience of admiring and savoring these works is pleasing to the eye, evoking a sense of tranquility and joy.
The Chinese nation has a history of thousands of years of civilization, creating a splendid and brilliant ancient culture that has left humanity with abundant spiritual treasures. These classics not only played a significant role in the formation and development of the Chinese nation but also continue to hold great practical significance today. They provide a proper understanding of national history, instill patriotism, cultivate moral sentiments, enhance the cultural quality of the entire nation, and promote the prosperity of socialist culture. They are the cultural essence of our Yellow River descendants and have shaped the national spirit of the Chinese people.
To inherit our excellent cultural heritage and to carry forward the historical legacy of our ancient civilization, we have launched the "Chinese Traditional Culture Classics Collection" series. Guided by the principles of innovation while upholding tradition, this series selects a variety of renowned works from Chinese history, philosophy, geography, literature, and science, publishing them in the form of modern translations of ancient classics. We have first prioritized timeless historical masterpieces from these fields that hold typical significance in Chinese history, while also including famous, widely-read selections passed down through generations. Considering the need for popularization and the target audience, most of these works are selected translations, with annotations provided for the chosen excerpts. The translations are striving for accuracy and fluency, easing readers into the complexities of ancient texts and making them accessible in today's fast-paced world. This allows readers to directly engage with the essence of ancient Chinese culture, learning and applying it simultaneously. The series is designed to appeal to and be understood by the elderly, middle-aged, and young, ensuring that everyone can benefit from these timeless works.