Classics for Everyday Reading

Author: Zhu Ziqing
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Reading this book is not equivalent to reading ancient texts, but it provides a preliminary understanding of the origins of these texts, their general content, and the research and studies conducted by scholars on them. It is concise and engaging, and will undoubtedly inspire readers to set sail toward the broader "shore of classics." Mr. Zhu Ziqing regarded this book as a guide to introduce readers to the classics, hoping that "readers could use it as a small boat to navigate into the sea of classics." The term "common talk" refers to integrating and comprehensively discussing the essence of classics in a conversational manner. It can be said that Classic Common Talk is a "practical and clear introduction in colloquial Chinese" for these ancient texts. As Mr. Ye Shengtao put it, Mr. Zhu was like a guide, leading those preparing to visit the caves of ancient cultural heritage. "He would first explain outside the cave, giving them a basic understanding so they wouldn’t feel lost once inside."