National Classics for Children · Three-Character Classic · Hundred Family Surnames · Thousand-Character Classic · Rules for Students

Author: Zhang Weicai, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book was originally a record of Professor Zhang Taiyan's lectures on Chinese classics in Shanghai, compiled by Cao Juran. As a highly knowledgeable master of Chinese classics, Professor Zhang Taiyan's insights enable this book to offer extensive and in-depth discussions on traditional academic fields such as Confucianism, philosophy, and literature. It systematically organizes and provides exquisite evaluations of the development of academic trends across different eras and the renowned scholars of various schools. Additionally, since the original form of this book was a lecture for the general public, it also features accessibility, making it suitable for beginners. For this publication, a preface by the contemporary renowned scholar Tang Zhijun is included, emphasizing the need to recognize the essence and dross of ancient classics with a progressive mindset. Many classical Chinese texts contain eternal truths, while others hold only positive significance in specific historical periods. It is crucial to distinguish between the two, requiring educators and parents to provide careful guidance and differentiation. On one hand, the essence of traditional culture should be revitalized and applied in modern times, while on the other hand, its dross must be avoided to prevent it from distorting the young minds of children.
Regarding classic readers of Chinese traditional culture, there are numerous versions available in the market, varying significantly in content, text, phonetic annotations, and explanations. Qingdao Publishing House has organized professional teams to meticulously select and compile 14 classics suitable for student reading, including Three Character Classic, Hundred Family Surnames, Thousand-Character Classic, Rules for Students, Household Precepts, Proverbs of the Mulberry Garden, Rimes of the Willow Studio, Essentials for the Young, Great Learning, Doctrine of the Mean, Analects, Mencius, Book of Songs, and Classic of Filial Piety. These have been categorized and compiled into four volumes, forming this "Series of Classic Readers for Chinese Classics Enlightenment." The editorial team, referencing multiple ancient versions, has overcome the challenges posed by the evolution of ancient Chinese characters from simplified to traditional forms. Through extensive research and verification, they have achieved a balance between preserving the original text and adhering to modern standard Chinese characters.