Chang Chu Zhai Notes Continued: Three Pens, Four Pens, Five Pens: Upper and Lower Volumes

Author: [Qing] Liu Shengmu
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Publishing Date: 1998-03-01
Features: This book is one of the "Collected Notes on Qing Historical Materials," and the author Liu Shengmu is the third son of Liu Bingzhang, the Governor of Sichuan during the Qing Dynasty. From a young age, the author was dedicated to studying and never tired of it. He had a passion for collecting books and wrote extensively. Due to his expertise in bibliography and textual criticism, the book primarily discusses these topics, while also covering academic origins, writing conventions, and poetry and prose. The author was born during the turbulent late Qing period and came from a prominent official family, which gave him insights into political affairs and the inner workings of the bureaucracy. Therefore, this book is an extremely valuable reference for historical and literary studies. It is a highly influential literary and historical note. In addition to discussing academic origins, ancient book editions, and writing conventions, the content also touches on late Qing politics and figures. It reveals much about official corruption and social darkness.