Three Records of Maple Window

Author: Dalian Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: The book contains nearly six hundred entries, totaling over forty thousand words, divided into six categories:
Historical Notes (Shizha) focuses on major events, turning points, and significant gains or losses in history, presenting facts often unrecorded elsewhere and offering unique perspectives in evaluation.
Commentaries (Shanglun) critiques historical figures.
Biographies of Women (Biaoxi) documents the lives of women in history, but it is not the conventional tales of virtuous women from old notes. Instead, it selects women of ancient times who possess exceptional character, integrity, and insight, arranged in a style similar to the ancient Biographies of Women. The selection is extremely rigorous, marking a pioneering genre in notes. This demonstrates Luo Jizu's unique effort to extend the spirit of traditional Confucian humanism to women, an achievement particularly remarkable for a scholar of nearly ninety years old in the old style. Even among today's youth, such thoughts are highly valuable.
Antiquities (Wuwu) is exceptionally broad, covering discussions on calligraphy and painting, book editions, and collectibles, showcasing the author's wide-ranging interests.
Notes on Northeastern History (Dongbei Shicong Hua) reflects the author's insights into the ancient and modern history of Northeast China.
Miscellaneous (Zazhu) includes entries that defy classification.