Classics for All Seasons

Author: Zhu Ziqing
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: As a modern Chinese prose writer and poet, Zhu Ziqing not only possessed exquisite literary style but also had profound expertise and research in classical Chinese literature and history. Addressing the issue that classical Chinese reading is often complex and intimidating, making it inaccessible to the general public, Zhu Ziqing wrote this popular book that provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to ancient classics. The book is generally organized according to the traditional Chinese classification of classics (jing, shi, zi, ji), outlining works such as Shuowen Jiezi, the Four Books and Five Classics, Zhan Guo Ce, Shiji, and Han Shu, among others, while also covering renowned masterpieces in various categories like philosophy, prose, and poetry. For this edition, the editor has supplemented the text with over 130 exquisite antique illustrations closely related to the original content, making the book a richly illustrated and easy-to-understand classic masterpiece.