Lüshi Chunqiu

Author: Huang Biyan
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: Although Lüshi Chunqiu is a theoretical work and its style varies due to being written by multiple authors, some articles are concise and vivid in their use of examples to illustrate principles, especially the over 200 fables, making it worthy of being considered excellent literary prose. This book is based on the annotated edition by Professor Chen Qiyou, supplemented by other annotated and translated versions. Any imperfections are hoped to be pointed out by the readers. Lüshi Chunqiu, also known as Lülan, was written by Lü Buwei and his disciples, comprising 26 volumes, 160 chapters, and over 200,000 words. It is divided into "Twelve Ji," "Eight Lian," and "Six Lun." "Twelve Ji" are divided into spring, summer, autumn, and winter, each with three chapters (Mang, Zhong, and Ji). "Eight Lian" include the Lian of Beginning, Lian of Filial Piety, Lian of Prudence, Lian of Foreseeing, Lian of Discernment, Lian of Detachment, and Lian of Relying on the Lord. "Six Lun" include Lun of Spring, Lun of Prudence, Lun of Valuing Honesty, Lun of Not Being Superficial, Lun of Appearing Harmonious, and Lun of Scholarly Demeanor. Although it is a theoretical work and its style varies due to being written by multiple authors, some articles are concise and vivid in their use of examples to illustrate principles, especially the over 200 fables, making it worthy of being considered excellent literary prose. This book is based on the annotated edition by Professor Chen Qiyou, adopting the form of original text, annotations, and colloquial translations to serve as a guide for readers in learning, thereby deepening their understanding of the profound and rich Chinese traditional culture.