Read the Notes from the Weimo Study (Modern Version)

Author: (Qing) Ji Yun
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The content of Selected Notes from the Green Studio is extensive and diverse, often described as encyclopedic miscellany. It covers political and economic issues, as well as folk customs and traditions. It includes supernatural and eerie stories, as well as genuine observations of family, friends, and the author's own experiences. There are divination practices like scrying and calligraphy reading, as well as direct moralizing teachings. The writing is concise and sharp, with thorough and meticulous reasoning. Lu Xun once remarked on the development of classical short stories, noting that it "could not be surpassed by anyone later." The original work was written by Ji Xiaogang, a scholar with profound knowledge and high insight, and Selected Notes from the Green Studio is a gem among his writings. This book selects 140 stories from the original work, categorized into: Discussing the Heavens, Talking about Ghosts and Foxes, Discussing Love, and Subtle Words Revealing Truth. After each story, there is the author's "Whispers of the Soul," guiding readers to appreciate the wisdom of the "talented scholar of the world." Ji Xiaogang's life was marked by ups and downs in the officialdom, success in love, and a deep understanding of human experiences. His observations and writings serve as a reference for later generations.