Book of the Later Han

Author: Fan Ye
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: The Book of the Later Han is one of the great historical works of ancient China, together with Records of the Grand Historian, Book of Han, and Records of the Three Kingdoms, forming the "Four Great Histories." This book has distinctive features in material organization and language use. Each chapter narrates complex historical events with a delicate brushstroke, vividly and colorfully, with characters' personalities portrayed vividly, making them come to life on the page. The book reflects Fan Ye's dissatisfaction with the contemporary trend and his advocacy for writing "with intention as the main focus and transmitting meaning through literature." Therefore, selected masterpieces of his are included. This book is indeed worth reading.