Hundred-Character Classic - A Must-Have for Children to Initiate into Chinese Traditional Culture

Author: Shi Xiujuan
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The Enriching Wisdom of the Times, also known as The Wisdom of the Past or The Ancient and Modern Wisdom, is a classic reading material in ancient Chinese elementary education. The title first appeared in the Ming Dynasty's play The Peony Pavilion during the Wanli era, though the author remains uncertain. It was later revised by Zhou Xitao, a Confucian scholar from the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty. After being washed by the tides of history, this classic reading material has gained even greater significance, allowing us to more authentically experience the brilliance of our ancestors' wisdom. From these famous quotes, we have selected over 80 representative maxims. Alongside detailed interpretations, we have also included relevant legendary stories that align with the content, enabling young readers to understand the essence and depth of each maxim from a different perspective. We believe this book will broaden young readers' horizons, enhance their wisdom, and serve as a good guide in their studies and interactions with others. The Thousand-Character Classic was written by Zhou Xingsi, a court official and scholar during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Southern Qi Dynasty. The entire text is composed of one thousand non-repeating characters, linked together in a rhyming style...