Literary and Historical Dictionary

Author: Wei Lisi, Song Jianze, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This dictionary is a popular and practical reference book for literary and historical allusions. The over 2,700 entries collected in the book are primarily selected from ancient Chinese literary masterpieces and historical classics, breaking the limitation of many similar books that are confined to common idioms. It provides detailed explanations of the etymology or origin of each entry, the historical facts and figures involved, and practical examples of how the allusions are used in language. Most of the example sentences are carefully selected from classic texts, while the rest are well-crafted and relevant examples. If an allusion has multiple uses, corresponding example sentences for each usage are also provided. The dictionary is written in simple and engaging language, making it highly readable and rich in knowledge. It serves not only as a reference book for literary and historical allusions but also as an accessible read for expanding one's knowledge in these fields.