Fables of the Sages -- The First Growth Power Book Collection (Color·Phonetic Annotation·Illustrated Edition)

Author: Qu Bo
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Fable, has always been called "the flower of wisdom, the poetry of philosophy." It sparkles with the fire of human wisdom, shining with poetic beauty. It is like a thorny rose, the flower brings joy to humans, while the thorns make people reflect and awaken. In the treasure trove of world literature, fable is a unique and brilliant pearl. Fable literature has three major sources in the world: China, India, and Greece. Both India and ancient Greece have classic collections of fables, while Chinese fables are largely embedded in prose works. They are vividly written, profound in philosophy, independently circulated, and possess infinite charm. Since ancient times, these fables have continuously educated generations of people. In our country, the pre-Qin period was the era of the birth and prosperity of ancient fables, a golden age of the flourishing of fable literature. At that time, fables became an effective means to defeat opponents in debates. During this period, the Hundred Schools of Thought, such as Han Feizi, Lüshi Chunqiu, Mencius, Mozi, Yanzi Chunqiu, and Zhan Guo Ce, all contain rich and fascinating fables. In terms of quantity, the prosperity of pre-Qin fables is rare in the history of world fables. Aesop's Fables only have over 300, but according to preliminary statistics, the fables of the pre-Qin Hundred Schools of Thought number over a thousand. This is enough to show how prosperous and flourishing pre-Qin fables were. The fables of the pre-Qin Hundred Schools of Thought also had a profound and far-reaching impact on Chinese literature. They greatly enriched ancient Chinese and were widely used, showcasing a distinct national style and a strong sense of the times. They represent a peak in literary history. The fables of the Hundred Schools of Thought often give people beneficial insights and profound education. These fables embody profound life philosophies and moral lessons in simple and easily understandable stories. The fable stories selected in this book are all classic works from the works of the Hundred Schools of Thought, including "Waiting for Rabbits by the Stake," "Marking the Boat to Seek the Sword," "The Fox Borrowing the Tiger's Might," "Adding Feet to the Snake," and "Covering One's Ears While Stealing a Bell." We sincerely hope that these fable stories become a good teacher and helpful friend on every young reader's growth journey.