Complete Collection of Tang Dynasty Literature: Index by Category

Author: Feng Bingwen
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This index is compiled based on the facsimile edition of Complete Works of the Tang Dynasty published by Zhonghua Book Company in 1984. It includes and reveals 23,034 documents from Complete Works of the Tang Dynasty, Tang Dynasty Documents Collected (Tangwen Shiyi), and Tang Dynasty Documents Continued (Tangwen Xushi), categorized by content for convenient retrieval. The index is divided into three main parts: Biographies, Historical Events and Institutions, and Literary and Miscellaneous Writings.
The Biographies section includes biographies, epitaphs, and biographical texts such as eulogies, farewell speeches, character commendations, and personal petitions from the Tang and Five Dynasties periods. The Historical Events and Institutions section collects imperial decrees, memorials, and documents that record or discuss political, economic, and social life, categorized into major sections such as Governance, Officials, Elections, and Finance. The Literary and Miscellaneous Writings section includes classical and scholarly articles, classified according to the Four Divisions of Literature (Jing, Shi, Zi, and Ji), with further subcategories.
This book is rich in content, covers a broad scope, and is easy to consult. It possesses strong scientific rigor, systematic organization, and practical utility, making it a valuable resource for professional researchers.