On Qian Zhongshu

Author: Chen Ziqian
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The person and scholarship of Qian Zhongshu are like an extraordinary peak and vast ocean, endless to behold and immerse oneself in. The Shu scholar, Mr. Chen Ziqian, has devoted years to this, achieving original insights and forming his own unique perspectives. This book is a crystallization of his thoughts, containing both critiques and appreciations of Qian Zhongshu's character and writing, as well as in-depth research into his academic methods and critical style. Particularly regarding the literary contexts Qian created, the author indulges deeply, understanding profoundly, argues clearly, and offers a broad perspective. The language is also distinctive, rich in imagery, sharp in wit, and filled with playful humor. What lies between the lines is the author's boundless admiration for the great national scholar and his profound reflections on the current academic and literary trends. The book is divided into three volumes: "Appreciation of Qian Zhongshu's Literary Contexts," "Analysis of Qian Zhongshu's Critical Methods," and "Interpretation of Qian Zhongshu's Humanistic Spirit." It explores Qian Zhongshu's literary thought both macroscopically and microscopically, as well as offers intriguing insights into the way this extraordinary sage perceived and approached the world.