Draft on Characters in the Zuo Zhuan

Author: He Xinwen
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book provides a specialized discussion on the characters and the art of character portrayal in the important historical prose work Zuo Zhuan, as well as its influence. It is divided into three parts: Chapter 1: Introduction, which offers a necessary overview of several fundamental issues regarding Zuo Zhuan; Chapters 2 and 3, which examine the author's understanding of "humanity" in Zuo Zhuan and the achievements and impact of its character portrayal art; Chapters 4 and 5, which conduct a detailed analysis and discussion of the series of character images in Zuo Zhuan and several representative figures. The book is well-supported by evidence and maintains rigorous arguments.