Su Wei Gong Wen Ji

Author: Su Song
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The Collected Works of Su Wei Gong include all of Su Song's writings except for his major work, the New Instrument and Astronomical Methods. The collection comprises seventy-two volumes, organized as follows: fourteen volumes of poetry, six volumes of memorials and memorial essays, sixteen volumes of imperial edicts and decrees, fourteen volumes of memorials and letters, thirteen volumes of epitaphs and biographies, nine volumes of records, prefaces, letters, and miscellaneous works. The content of this collection helps to understand the author's thoughts, life, official career, and social connections. While the poetry reflects little of the people's lives, it frequently depicts the landscape of the motherland.