Chen Yinque Collection Letter Collection: Letter Collection

Author: Chen Yinque
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Publication Date: 2001-06-01
Features: The compilation of letters is organized by the correspondent. Letters to the same recipient are arranged in chronological order. The order of individuals is generally based on the chronological order of their letters. Occasionally, letters with related content or close relationships are grouped together. The source of each letter—whether original, copy, or catalog from publications—is noted at the end of the letter. The specific date of each letter is determined. Dates that can be confirmed are noted in parentheses above the signer's name in the letter, with "about" preceding the year for estimated dates, and only the month and day are noted for undetermined dates. Original letters without punctuation are punctuated appropriately for clarity, and paragraphs are divided as needed. Formats such as line breaks, spaces, (polite script), and emphasis are preserved to maintain the original meaning. Letters written by Chen Mr. after losing his sight were dictated by him, often written by his wife, Tang Yuan, and these letters are still recorded in Mr. Chen's accustomed format. This letter collection includes over 200 letters written by Chen Yinque to dozens of relatives, friends, and scholars between 1923 and 1966. The book specifically details content such as Letters to Sister (Excerpt) [One letter], Letter to Xu Bingchang [One letter], Letter to Yuan Tongli [One letter], Letter to Rong Geng [Nine letters], Letter to Qian Siye [Seventy-seven letters], Letter to Chen Yuan [Eighteen letters], Letter to Hu Shi [Eight letters], Letter to Luo Xianglin [Eight letters], Letter to Mei Yiqi [Eight letters], Letter to Liu Wendi [One letter], Letter to Pu Jiangqing [One letter], Letter to Paul Pelliot [One letter], Letter to Shen Jianshi [Two letters], and Letter to Yang Shulan [Twenty-one letters].