History of Chinese rhetoric

Author: Zhou Zhenfu
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Publish Date: 2006-04-29
Features: This book is a comprehensive history of rhetoric. It thoroughly presents the development and changes of the history of rhetoric from the pre-Qin period to the modern era; it includes contributions from both renowned masters and anonymous scholars who have made significant contributions to rhetoric. The classical Chinese excerpts quoted in the book are authentic, and Zhou Mr.'s comments are insightful and incisive. The "Collected Works of Zhou Zhenfu" series compiles seven of Zhou Mr.'s works: "Examples of Poetry and Lyrics," "Examples of Prose," "Examples of Fiction," "Examples of Literary Style," "History of Chinese Rhetoric," "History of Chinese Prose," and "Tao Yuanming and His Poems and Prose." Among these, "Tao Yuanming and His Poems and Prose" was written earlier, during the nationwide discussion on Tao Yuanming in the 1950s and 1960s. The book highly praises Tao Yuanming: "Tao Yuanming's noble character and sincere emotions expanded the realm of poetry and unveiled the secrets of nature. These qualities are expressed through his simple language and diverse styles, achieving remarkable accomplishments. As Xiao Tong said, his poems have profound educational value. From his creative achievements, it is evident that he was one of the great writers in the history of Chinese literature, ranking among the highest literary figures of his time." This book is a comprehensive history of rhetoric. It thoroughly presents the development and changes of the history of rhetoric from the pre-Qin period to the modern era; it includes contributions from both renowned masters and anonymous scholars who have made significant contributions to rhetoric. The classical Chinese excerpts quoted in the book are authentic, and Zhou Mr.'s comments are insightful and incisive.