Journal of Yanjing: New Issue 2

Author: Hou Renzhi
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Publish Date: 1996-08-01
Features: This issue includes 18 articles on topics such as politics, history, law, society, and cultural exchanges between China and the world. Among them are: an analysis and critique of Laozi's thought; a compilation of various editions of the Shangshu; a discussion on the "ethnic literary talent" from the "Three Caos" to Cao Xueqin; an exploration of the narrative structure of Jin Ping Mei Ci Hua; academic works and achievements of Mr. Zhang Nanshan and Mr. Rong Geng; annotations on the Xingli Chao by the Japanese monk Zhi Zhen, one of the "Eight Monks Who Came to Tang," as well as studies on Li Shangyin's biography, Song and Yuan editions, textual research, and unearthed artifacts: an examination of the inscriptions on the Da Su Mei Gai and the Legal Questions and Answers bamboo slips, and so on. In summary, the content is rich and diverse, well-supported by materials, written in a fluent style, and full of original insights. It is suitable for faculty and students of universities and colleges, graduate students, and sinologists.