National Studies Enlightenment Classics - Family Rules, Enriching the Wisdom of the Times, Zhu Weng's Rhymes, and Young Learning's Precious Forest

Author: Zhang Weicai
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Publish Date: 2005-03-22
Features: This book is the second volume of the series. The editor, based on reference to various ancient versions, adheres to the principle of keeping pace with the times, discarding the dross and preserving the essence, ultimately forming this accurate and standardized version. For the essence and dross in ancient classics, the understanding must keep pace with the times. Many classical Chinese texts contain eternal truths, but some only have positive significance in specific historical periods. It is necessary to distinguish between the two, which requires educators and parents to provide serious guidance and differentiation. On one hand, they should allow the essence of traditional culture to be applied to the present and rejuvenate it, while on the other hand, they must avoid the dross distorting children's young minds.
Regarding classic Chinese literature, there are many versions available in the market, with varying quality in content, text, phonetic annotations, and explanations. Qingdao Publishing House has organized professionals to carefully select and compile 14 classics suitable for students' reading, including "The Three Character Classic," "The Hundred Family Surnames," "The Thousand-Character Classic," "The Rules for Students," "The Family Precepts," "The Enriching Wisdom of the World," "The Rhymes of Master Lü," "The Jade Tree of Youthful Learning," "The Great Learning," "The Doctrine of the Mean," "The Analects," "The Mencius," "The Book of Songs," and "The Classic of Filial Piety." These are compiled into four volumes, forming this "Classic Series for National Education Enlightenment." The editors, based on reference to various ancient versions, have overcome the difficulties brought by the evolution of ancient Chinese characters from simplified to traditional forms. Through extensive research and verification, they have achieved a balance between preserving the original text and conforming to modern Chinese character norms.