Colorful Illustrations Classic -- Ren Jing. Encouraging Ren Bai Zhen

Author: Xu Mingkui Wu Liang [Yuan Dynasty]
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Exquisite printing, collectible classics, comes with a beautiful bookmark, dual-color illustrations, and includes detailed translations and appreciations. The "Chinese Traditional Culture Classics Collection" series selects one hundred renowned classics from China's historical and literary heritage, covering fields such as ancient philosophy, history, geography, literature, and science. These timeless masterpieces and beloved selections from various dynasties are presented to readers in modern translations. This series is published in a dual-color format, allowing readers to enjoy both the text and famous landscape paintings. The selected illustrations are sourced from collections such as "Jieziyuan Huapu" (The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting), "Yipintang Huapu" (The One-Prized Hall Painting Collection), and "Sanxitang Huobao" (The Three Rare Treasures Hall Treasure House). The combination of visual and textual elements offers a delightful and inspiring experience, evoking a sense of tranquility and joy.
The Chinese nation has a millennia-old history of civilization, creating a splendid and brilliant ancient culture that has left humanity with abundant spiritual treasures. These classics not only played a significant role in uniting and shaping the Chinese nation but also continue to hold great contemporary relevance. They provide a valuable education in patriotism, cultivate moral character, enhance the cultural literacy of the entire nation, and promote the flourishing of socialist culture. They are the cultural essence of our Yellow River descendants and have shaped the spirit of our nation.
To inherit our excellent cultural heritage and ensure the legacy of our ancient civilization is carried forward, we have launched the "Chinese Traditional Culture Classics Collection" series. Guided by the principles of innovation while honoring tradition, this series selects a variety of classic works from China's history, philosophy, history, geography, literature, and science, presenting them in modern translations. We have prioritized timeless masterpieces in these fields, supplemented by well-loved and widely celebrated historical selections.
Considering the need for accessibility and the target audience, most of these works are translated selectively, with annotations provided for the chosen excerpts. The translations aim for accuracy and fluency, easing readers into the complexities of ancient texts and making the essence of Chinese culture accessible in today's fast-paced world. This approach ensures that readers of all ages—from the elderly to the young—can engage with and understand these classics, deriving wisdom and enrichment from them.