Rongzhai()

Author: Hong Mai Yuan
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Hong Mai, a Southern Song Dynasty litterateur and renowned scholar, was described in the "Biography of Hong Mai" in the History of the Song Dynasty as "proficient in historical anecdotes and erudition, extensively exploring the classics and histories, and deeply understanding the transformations of ghosts and gods." His Rongzhai (Rongzhai Notes) in seventy-four volumes covers literary allusions, anecdotes and strange tales, astronomy and geography, and meticulous annotations and records, gaining fame in the history of annotated notes. He offered brilliant insights on classics, history, art, and philosophy, often leaving later generations in awe. Mao Zedong once meticulously studied this book, still requesting it thirteen days before his death. In line with the principle of innovating while preserving tradition, the new illustrated edition of Rongzhai simplifies the profound content of Deng Shen, integrates translation and annotations, and accompanies illustrations to explain the text, enabling a broader audience to better understand the full scope of traditional Chinese classics.