Colorful and Classic: The Family Precepts of Yan Family

Author: Yan Zhipu [Southern and Northern Dynasties]
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Exquisite printing, collectible classic, 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 works from the Chinese classics, encompassing ancient philosophy, history, geography, literature, and science and technology. These timeless masterpieces and beloved, widely-read selections 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 Painting Manual," "Yipintang Painting Manual," and "Sanhxitang Treasure of Paintings." The combination of visual and textual elements provides a delightful and refreshing experience, evoking a sense of tranquility and joy.
The Chinese nation has a millennia-long 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 the formation and development of the Chinese nation but also continue to hold great practical significance today. They serve as the cultural essence of our Yellow River and Yangtze descendants, shaping the spirit of our nation.
To inherit our excellent cultural heritage and promote the legacy of our ancient civilization, we have launched the "Chinese Traditional Culture Classics Collection" series. Guided by the principles of innovation while upholding tradition, this series selects a variety of classic works from Chinese history, philosophy, history, geography, literature, and science and technology, publishing them in modern translations. We first focus on selecting timeless masterpieces from these fields that hold typical significance, while also including famous, widely-read selections passed down through generations.
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 them more accessible in today's fast-paced world. This allows readers to directly engage with the essence of ancient Chinese culture, learning and applying it simultaneously. The series is designed to appeal to and be understood by people of all ages—elders, middle-aged, and young—ensuring that everyone can benefit from these timeless teachings.