Kondō Shunsuke Complete Works. Volume II, Studies on the Selection of Texts

Author: Satoru Okamura
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: The Study of the Wenxuan (Exquisite Edition, Traditional Vertical Layout) is published by Shanghai Guji Press. The Wenxuan is the earliest extant collection of poetry and prose in China, and "Wenxuan Studies" have endured for millennia, remaining vibrant to this day. This book extensively incorporates previous research findings and thoroughly utilizes a wealth of materials (including various traditional Wenxuan commentaries, the Tokyo Hoshina Family's Aoi Library, the Dunhuang Wenxuan Commentary, and more). It conducts systematic and in-depth research on the cultural background, literary philosophy, compilation process, and textual transmission of the Wenxuan, while also questioning some traditional perspectives and prevailing viewpoints in past studies. The entire book consists of eight chapters and forty sections, meticulously written by the renowned Japanese scholar, Professor Satoru Okamura, over nearly 40 years. It holds significant reference value for Wenxuan scholars both domestically and internationally.