"Clear Records"

Author: Gu Lu (Qing Dynasty) / Country: Mainland China
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Publishing Date: 1999-08-01
Features: The Qing Jialu records the customs, etiquette, and scenic spots of Suzhou, standing out as a prime example of recent local chronicles. The prose is elegant and expressive, meticulous and concise, avoiding vanity, correcting flaws, praising virtues, and conveying sentiments with reason. Holding a copy, one is unaware of the book's end. Upon its initial publication, it was soon published in Japan. At that time, the scholar Tohoku Iwakura wrote the preface, and Kwan'an An'yuan proofread and annotated it, with a new edition being published and distributed. The appreciation from those in Japan was no less than in China. The Tang Dynasty's masterpiece, A Night Mooring by Maple Bridge, has left a lasting impression in that land; the publication of this book further deepens the bond. A single book's significance lies in inspiring the admiration of the people, weaving together cultural exchanges, truly becoming a gem of the East and a fine tale of calligraphy. [1]. Moreover, it becomes more exquisite over time. Even today, reading it, one feels its fragrance lingering and vitality flourishing, as the beauty of nature unfolds and emotions shift with the words.