Hundred Surnames - Children's Essential Chinese Traditional Culture Enlightenment Reader

Author: Liu Li
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The Enriched Classic of Wisdom, also known as The Wisdom of the Past or The Classic of Ancient and Modern Wisdom, is a classic reading material in ancient Chinese elementary education. The title first appeared in the Ming Dynasty play The Peony Pavilion from 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 shaped by the currents of history, this classic 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, providing detailed interpretations along with relevant anecdotes that align with their content. This enables young readers to understand the essence and depth of each maxim from a different perspective. We believe this book will broaden young readers' horizons, enrich their wisdom, and serve as a valuable guide in their studies and interactions with the world. The Hundred Family Surnames was compiled in the early Song Dynasty. It arranges common surnames of the time in four-character verses. It is China's earliest children's primer for learning to read...