Lü Shiyun Translation and Notes

Author: Zhang Yuchun et al. Translated and Annotated
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Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Lüshi Chunqiu, also known as Lülan, is an important cultural classic from the pre-Qin period. This book contains a wealth of content, preserving historical and cultural materials from before the pre-Qin era. It serves as a crucial reference for studying pre-Qin philosophy, the schools of thought, literature, and the historical conditions of the Warring States period. Due to its rigorous compilation approach, the book has long been praised for its value, earning the reputation of being "worth a thousand gold for every character." It holds significant importance in the history of Chinese culture, and thus, later scholars referred to Lüshi Chunqiu as the "culminating work of pre-Qin classics." The entire book is divided into twelve Ji (Records), eight Lan (Presents), and six Lun (Discussions), totaling 160 chapters. The content primarily revolves around Confucian and Daoist ideas, while also including the words and deeds of the schools of (School of Names), (School of Law), (School of Mo), (School of Agriculture), and (School of Yin-Yang). It synthesizes the doctrines of various pre-Qin schools, making it a valuable resource for studying the thoughts of the Hundred Schools of Thought today. Therefore, later scholars have highly evaluated it. This edition of Lüshi Chunqiu is based on the Twenty-Two Masters compilation from the early years of the Guangxu era published by the Zhejiang Book Bureau. It references works such as Lüshi Chunqiu Jiaoshi (Commentary and Explanation) compiled by Chen Qiyou, Lüshi Chunqiu annotated by Gao You, and Lüshi Chunqiu Yizhu (Translation and Annotation) by Zhang Shuangdi et al.