Introduction to the Studies of Classics

Author: (Qing) Pi Xirui
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Publishing Date: 1954-10-01
Features: A general treatise on Confucian classics by Pi Xirui of the Qing Dynasty, written from the perspective of the Jinwen Jingxue scholars. It concisely elaborates on the composition and transmission of classical works such as the I Ching, the Book of Documents, the Book of Songs, the Three Rites (the Rites of Zhou, the Rites of Rites, and the Rites of Propriety), and the Spring and Autumn Annals, as well as their essential contents. It also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of annotations and commentaries throughout history, and the methods for readers to study and research. This book, along with the History of Confucian Classics, is a representative work of Pi Xirui and holds reference value for scholars and specialized researchers alike.