A Hundred Masterpieces of Chinese Classical Literature (Complete Set of 150 Volumes)

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Publisher: Faraway Press
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Features: The 100 Great Classical Chinese Novels is a monumental collection of 150 volumes, renowned for its grand scale, exquisite printing, and is considered an exceptional work for reading, collecting, and legacy. It is a limited edition. For this reason, the publishing department has specially included a gold-plated collectible certificate for numbered preservation. The book comes with two CDs of The Electronic Family Library (Adult and Junior editions), which include the Adult edition featuring Chinese Rare Novels, The Complete Collection of Banned Chinese Novels, The Yongle Encyclopedia, and The Classics of World Masterpieces, while the Junior edition includes The Book of Why, The Young Scholar Series, World Popular Science Classics, The Treasury of Young Masterpieces, and Classics of Timeless Fairy Tales, forming a modern high-tech family library.
Famous Masters and Classics: These classics have profoundly influenced Chinese history. Classical Chinese novels embody the essence of Chinese culture, representing the highest achievements of ancient China in various aspects and directly shaping the course of Chinese history for thousands of years. They continue to influence every aspect of people's lives. During the long feudal era, Confucian thought, as represented by The Analects, Mencius, and The Book of Rites, dominated society, while Legalist thought, as exemplified by The Works of, became the primary means of governance. Many classical novels served as torches of civilization, guiding the Chinese people to embrace the new era.
Nurturing the Next Generation: Many of China's outstanding figures have been deeply influenced by classical literature. They drew inspiration from the works of predecessors and, in turn, left invaluable legacies for later generations. Many modern and ancient heroes achieved success under the guidance of classical literature.
1. Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai, who adored poetry from a young age and was deeply familiar with ancient poems like The Songs of Chu, earned the title of "Poet Immortal."
2. Song Dynasty scientist Shen Kuo, a lover of science, left behind Dream Pool Essays, earning him the reputation of "the milestone in ancient technological history."
3. Qing Dynasty statesman Zeng Guofan, who mastered Confucian principles of self-improvement and governance, retired with honor and remains highly revered. His works, such as Ice Mirror and Letters from Zeng Guofan, remain widely read today.
4. The great leader Mao Zedong, a fervent admirer of classical literature, was never without a book throughout his life. His writings were grand and exuded a kingly aura.
World-Renowned and Globally Popular: Chinese culture, with its long history, holds a distinguished place in the world's development. For thousands of years, it has been celebrated worldwide and remains enduring. Many classics have spread through extensive Sino-foreign exchanges, exerting profound global influence and becoming symbols of Eastern civilization. These works, which represent outstanding achievements of ancient civilization, often led the world by centuries and reflected the highest level of global civilization at the time.
Modern Relevance and Eastern Elegance: In today's era of rapid technological advancement, traditional Chinese culture has been revitalized and has once again demonstrated its unique charm in the global cultural landscape, finding wide application in military, economic, and social fields. In the West, a subtle yet growing interest in ancient Chinese culture is emerging.
1. In Japan, The Art of War is widely used in business strategy, serving as a training manual for many corporate leaders.
2. In Singapore, Mandarin is the primary lingua franca, with many schools offering Mandarin courses, which also include classical Chinese literature as a compulsory subject.
3. Confucianism, as a key part of classical Chinese literature, has drawn the attention of American strategists. They believe that in the era of the knowledge economy, Confucianism is the best means to balance social conflicts.
Features:
- Grand Scale: The entire collection selects over 200 classic works from the Pre-Qin period to the Republic of China, spanning tens of millions of words across 150 volumes, encompassing the essence of and the pinnacle of classical literature.
- Master Design: Domestic design master Li Wei has comprehensively planned, designed, and packaged the layout, binding, and overall presentation. A harmonious blend of classical elegance and modern aesthetics makes it a rare craft masterpiece. It can also be categorized as a cultural book.
- Authoritative Classics: These works are authoritative in their respective fields or domains, embodying outstanding content and value, pioneering in history and culture, or profoundly influencing the entire course of Chinese history and global cultural trends. They may also set trends for generations or stand out as exceptional works in a specific field.
- Widespread Influence: Timeless thoughts endure for a thousand autumns, and worthy works are preserved for ten thousand generations. These masterpieces, refined by the tides of history, are still regarded as benchmarks today, offering lessons for future generations.
- Deep Impact: Not only have they had a profound influence on Chinese and world history and culture in the past but also continue to exert significant influence in the present and future, serving as exemplary works of great value.
- Precious Editions: These are true, rare, fine, or banned editions preserved through the ages, including various printed, original, facsimile, published, individually printed, and manuscript versions.
- Strong Academic Basis: They hold a vital position in the history of Chinese science and culture. With strong cultural heritage and high academic standing, these works are rich in historical and research value, making them crucial for study and reference.
- Technological Leadership: The packaging box is made using the latest international technology, "nanotechnology," making this book also a representation of technological literature.