National Treasure Library of Chinese Classics Extended Wisdom of Xian Wen

Author: Guo Junfeng
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The Enriched Classic of Wisdom is an extremely influential textbook for young learners, and its author and compilation date remain uncertain. Around the Xianfeng and Tongzhi years of the Qing Dynasty, a scholar named Zhou Xitao began studying The Enriched Classic of Wisdom during his spare time. In addition to removing awkward and obscure sentences from the original text, he added some content and rearranged the sentence order, making related content more concentrated, thereby greatly enhancing the logical coherence of the entire work and making it easier for children to recite. This work, consisting of only a few thousand characters, broadly covers topics such as human relationships, fate, social conduct, and views on education. Although some chapters inevitably bear the marks of feudal society, it still serves a historical role in reflecting the trends of its time. The entire book is written in rhyming verse, arranging proverbs together with varied and flexible syntax. The rhythm and cadence make it pleasant to read aloud. These insightful proverbs and did not arise from nothing; they either come from ancient cultural classics or originate from folk sayings and colloquial expressions, summarizing the experience, wisdom, and principles of Chinese people. They contain profound philosophy, making them thought-provoking. It is particularly noteworthy that this is a work suitable for people of all ages, and many of its proverbs are still widely circulated today. To help today's young friends better understand this classic textbook, we have selected over ninety classic proverbs from it. Along with detailed interpretations, we have added relevant anecdotes and stories, accompanied by exquisite cartoon illustrations, to fully demonstrate the meaning of each proverb. This provides a unique perspective for understanding the essence of traditional culture. We believe that through reading this classic, you will broaden your horizons, increase your wisdom, and gain unexpected benefits in both learning and social conduct.