Zeng Guofan's Family Letters

Author: (Qing) Zeng Guofan Chen Shukai
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Without the perseverance of Zeng Wenzheng, one will surely fail. — Liang Qichao
The famous Qing dynasty statesman Zeng Guofan had thirteen sets of knowledge, but only one, Zeng Guofan's Family Letters, has been passed down. — Nan Huajin
Zeng Guofan's Family Letters is a scholar's experience in academic pursuits, a successful person's struggles in career, and more importantly, the revelation of the inner world of a great figure with countless thoughts. — Tang Haoming
He devoted his life to studying diligently, upheld Confucianism, emphasized practical utilitarianism, and became another "Confucian master" after Confucius, Mencius, and Zhu Xi. He revolutionized the literary theory of the Tongcheng School and led the literary scene during the Daoguang, Xianfeng, and Tongzhi reigns, earning the title of "the crown of virtue and literature in his generation." — Wei Shusheng
Four reasons to collect this book:
Learn wisdom: Understand Zeng Guofan's wisdom in handling affairs.
Self-cultivation: A must-read for those who take the heavens as their duty and practice self-discipline.
Classic family letters: Combining emotion and reason, a model of family teachings.
Practical collection: Valuable historical significance, a treasured legacy for self-cultivation and household management.
Zeng Guofan (1811–1872) was a significant historical figure in modern Chinese history, known as a "renowned statesman of the late Qing dynasty." He held a unique position in modern Chinese history and literature, representing a highly influential figure in politics, military, and culture during the Daoguang, Xianfeng, and Tongzhi reigns. His work Zeng Guofan's Family Letters is extensive, covering both military and political strategies as well as life wisdom. Since its first publication in 1879, it has been widely circulated and serves as an important source for studying him and the history of that era. The letters are composed with calmness and composure, free in form and spontaneous in thought, revealing profound insights in the midst of ordinary family matters.