Research on the Laozi Texts from Guodian Chu Tombs

Author: Nie Zhongqing
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: Comprehensive summary of research achievements on the Guodian Laozi, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of various interpretations. Analyzes the textual composition of the Guodian Laozi, pointing out diachronic differences in the formation of the Jia, Yi, and Bing texts. The internal textual variations within the Jia, Yi, and Bing texts also exhibit diachronic differences. Provides detailed explanations of the symbolic system, variant characters, archaic characters, homophonic characters, and homologous characters in the Guodian Laozi. Does not include a dictionary of the Guodian Laozi for convenient use.