Essence of Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty Chinese Literature and Prose

Author: Editorial Department of People's Literature Publishing House
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Publishing Date: 2001-04-01
Features: The literary works of the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties inherited the legacy of the Tang and Song dynasties and still demonstrated their resilient vitality. The masterpieces and outstanding works of this period were no inferior to those of the preceding era, and some authors with rich knowledge and profound thoughts emerged. They each showcased their strengths, creating a splendid sunset scene in the field of classical literature. To facilitate readers' reading and recitation, the compilers selected this volume titled Essentials of Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Prose and Poetry. This book was compiled and annotated by the Editorial Department of People's Literature Publishing House, with contributions from some renowned classical literature scholars in China. The annotations are accurate and detailed, while the commentaries are concise and to the point, making it an excellent selection for popularizing classical literature.
The literary works of the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties inherited the legacy of the Tang and Song dynasties and still demonstrated their resilient vitality. The masterpieces and outstanding works of this period were no inferior to those of the preceding era, and some authors with rich knowledge and profound thoughts emerged. They each showcased their strengths, creating a splendid sunset scene in the field of classical literature. To facilitate readers' reading and recitation, the compilers selected this volume titled Essentials of Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Prose and Poetry. This book was compiled and annotated by the Editorial Department of People's Literature Publishing House, with contributions from some renowned classical literature scholars in China. The annotations are accurate and detailed, while the commentaries are concise and to the point, making it an excellent selection for popularizing classical literature.
The Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties were a significant historical stage in the development of ancient Chinese literature. During this period, masterpieces of prose and poetry abounded, and numerous renowned authors emerged, exerting an undeniable influence on modern and contemporary literature. To facilitate readers' reading and recitation, we selected this volume titled Essentials of Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Prose and Poetry. This book was compiled and annotated by the Editorial Department of People's Literature Publishing House, with contributions from some renowned classical literature scholars in China. The entire book is divided into three volumes: Poetry Selection, Ci Selection, and Prose Selection. Volume 1 and Volume 2 were annotated and commented upon by Comrade Zhu Hong; Volume 3's Prose Selection was annotated and commented upon by multiple contributors, with the following details: Mr. Zhou Qicheng annotated and commented on Preface to Record of the Southern Crown," Autobiography of the Iron Taoist," Epitaph for Pa Wei (written by Xu Wei), Self-Epitaph (written by Zhang Dai), Self-Description," and Self-Narrative. Mr. Xu Yimin annotated and commented on Preface to the Ode to a Journey to Luofu Mountain," Letter Requesting Zhou Cuiwei to Engrave Seals," Elegy on the Salt Ship," and Preface to Awakening in Autumn. Mr. He Jianhua annotated and commented on Ode on Expressing My Will," Ode on Resenting the Morning Moon," and Ode on the Water Lily. The remaining pieces were annotated and commented upon by Comrade Ma Yumei.