Selected Works of Zhuangzi -- New Curriculum Standard Reading Series

Author: Zhang Qingli
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The book "Zhuangzi" has been a subject of much controversy regarding its authenticity, and this debate has been ongoing since the Jin Dynasty. During the Song Dynasty, doubts were raised even more, with the general consensus being that the Inner Chapters consist of 7 essays attributed to Zhuangzi, while the Outer and Miscellaneous Chapters were questioned. Su Shi further specifically identified "Rang Wang," "Shuo Jian," "Diao Zhi," and "Yu Fu" as spurious works. This book selects and annotates 12 essays from Zhuangzi, some of which are excerpts. The selected chapters are based on Guo Qingfan's "Zhuangzi Jishu" from the Qing Dynasty, with minor corrections to certain words, phrases, and sentences referenced from other versions.