Wuyue Spring and Autumn Story

Author: Liu Shuzhen
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The Spring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue, originally written by the Han Chinese Zhao Ye, provides a detailed and systematic account of the historical rivalry between the states of Wu and Yue during the late Spring and Autumn period. It records events from the founding of Wu by Taibo to the assassination of King Liao by Zuan Zhu, the assassination of King Qing Ji by Yao Li, Sun Wu's conquest of Chu, Wu Zixu's desecration of the corpses of his enemies, and Bao Xu's single-handed effort to restore Chu, as well as the compelling historical facts of Goujian's perseverance, Xi Shi's seduction of Wu, and Fan Li's retirement. The Spring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue is renowned for its vivid and captivating historical narratives. The Book of Sui·Bibliography describes it as "comprehensive in preserving lost records," while the Three Commentaries on the Records of the Grand Historian frequently cites its text to explain historical events. The Four Treasuries praises it as "rich in language and style." The historical records in The Spring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue can be corroborated with other classic texts such as the Zuo Zhuan and the Guo Yü, and it clearly surpasses them in the context of Wu and Yue. The Spring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue blends the chronological style of the Zuo Zhuan, the state-based style of the Guo Yü, and the biographical style of the Records of the Grand Historian, creating a meticulous and systematic framework. Its rigorous composition and completeness have made it shine brightly in the fields of Chinese history and literature, making it an essential classic for studying ancient Chinese culture. Renowned painters have complemented the story with exquisite illustrations, vividly capturing the essence and charm of the original work.