Research on "Pipa Ji"

Author: Huang Shizhong
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Publish Date: 1998-10-01
Features: This book is a specialized study on Yuan Gao Zecheng's The Pipa Record. Regarding the understanding and evaluation of The Pipa Record, there have been divergent views since the Ming and Qing dynasties, and these differences have intensified in recent years, leading to sharply contrasting assessments. The book aims, overall, to restore Gao Zecheng to his rightful place, without making high or low judgments on various interpretations. When discussing the characters in The Pipa Record, the book does not present static descriptions but attempts to view them "dynamically," focusing on the meanings embedded in the "original work" while also considering the different transformations and interpretations by Ming Dynasty scholars. Explanations are provided through comparison. Thus, the meanings of the characters themselves vary depending on the perspective and needs of the interpreter. This can also be seen as an exploration from the perspective of "image reception history."