"The Story of Zuo Zhuan"

Author: Zu Qiuming and Lu Cheng
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The most outstanding work of the pre-Qin era. One of the Confucian classics, the "Five Classics," and the only surviving chronicle-style history book in China. It covers the entire Chinese territory of its time and spans over two hundred years, making it a classic of Confucian historiography. Through the activities of specific figures, it presents a grand historical panorama and established an excellent tradition of Chinese historical writing. This monumental work has had a significant impact on later historiography and literature. A Confucian classic that records two hundred forty-two years of feudal history, it has been regarded since the Han Dynasty as the definitive interpretation of the "Spring and Autumn Annals." A Confucian historical classic that records the history from the first year of Lord Yin of Lu to the twenty-seventh year of Lord Ai of Lu, covering two hundred forty-two years, allowing readers to gain insights into the rise and fall of feudal society and the vicissitudes of human life through the diplomatic, military, and sacrificial activities of the rulers of various states.
As one of the gems of Chinese classical culture, the Zuo Zhuan has been cherished by the general public for generations. However, the difficult and archaic classical Chinese has hindered its accessibility. In light of this, in line with the purpose of promoting the fine traditional culture of the Chinese nation, we have launched the New Illustrated Edition of Zuo Zhuan Stories. The entire book has been rigorously reviewed by experts and scholars, remaining faithful to the original while transforming the obscure classical language into clear and simple prose. Using engaging and vivid stories as threads, it narrates the tales in fluent modern Chinese, enabling readers to acquire rich historical knowledge and literary enjoyment while reading leisurely. This meets the needs of readers who wish to grasp the essence of classical culture in a short period of time.
The design of the book is unique, with exquisite illustrations. Whether you are an expert, scholar, or student; whether you are relaxing after a meal or by your bedside, flipping through a few pages of the Zuo Zhuan Stories will, we believe, bring you fruitful insights through this new encounter with the classic.