Introduction to the Book of Songs and Chu Ci

Author: Chu Binjie Huang Yun
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Publish Date: 2003-06-16
Features: This book is one of the supplementary teaching materials for the course "Studies on Ancient Chinese Literature: The Chu Ci." According to the requirements of the "Teaching Syllabus for Ancient Chinese Literature," "the preparation of textual supplementary materials is intended to assist students in self-study, broaden their academic horizons, and provide basic research bibliographies and resources for those interested in further study." (From the "Syllabus Explanation"). The main contents of this book include:
1. Selected Annotations of Works (To complement classroom instruction and expand reading, 69 selections from the Book of Songs and 14 from the Chu Ci are included. Key works are marked with a △).
2. Research References (Selected ancient and modern documents related to the Book of Songs and the Chu Ci, as well as some critiques by contemporary scholars, along with necessary reference bibliographies, to broaden students' academic perspectives, research interests, and capabilities).
It should be noted that the compilation of supplementary materials serves two purposes: first, to help learners better understand the core textbook content, and second, to expand their knowledge and facilitate further improvement in the future. However, the scope and content of the course examination will be based on the "Teaching Syllabus" and the core textbook.