Wenxin Diao Long Zhi Ji

Author: Huang Kan
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Publish Date: 2000-05-01
Features: The Notes on Wenxin Diaolong is a masterpiece that emerged amidst the fierce debates among the three major literary schools of the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. Mr. Ji Gang, with his extraordinary talent and relentless dedication, poured his heart into this work, making it far from an ordinary one. Such writing remains timeless, and it can be anticipated that it will always be cherished by lovers of literature. Traditional Chinese scholarship, after a period of stagnation and fluctuation in the late Qing Dynasty, saw the rise of a generation of master scholars from the late Qing to the early Republic. With their profound foundation in Chinese classics and the ability to integrate Eastern and Western thought, they not only mapped out new fields of academic research but also pioneered a scholarly approach and academic style that were both comprehensive, harmonious, and uniquely personal. This latter aspect has become a core issue particularly sought after in today’s academic world, which has experienced a "century-long reflection" trend after a decade of twists and turns. This series selects works that are particularly innovative and concise, and invites renowned experts to provide introductions. These introductions not only clarify the theoretical frameworks and extract the essence of the works but also emphasize their academic origins, historical and cultural backgrounds, as well as the specific circumstances and mindset of the authors at the time. Thus, readers can not only gain a precise understanding of the original texts but also highlight the academic personalities of these masters. We believe this design is more approachable and reliable than simply publishing the original works or vaguely summarizing the characteristics of the academic trends of that era. The original works are timeless classics that set an example for future generations, while the introductions are incisive and concise. Together, they complement each other perfectly. This may be the irreplaceable feature that distinguishes this series from other similar series in the market and makes it particularly treasurable. The Han people compared the imperial libraries where important books were stored to the Daoist paradise of Penglai Mountain, referring to them as "the Han Dynasty’s Stone () Pavilion, Laozi’s Penglai Mountain." Later generations thus called such libraries "Penglai Pavilion," and this name was borrowed to name this series.