Yuzhang Congshu (Volume II: Collection Division)

Author: Tao Fulu
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Publishing Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Ancient Chinese literature is vast and boundless, and the series compiled by scholars across generations have played a crucial role in its preservation and transmission. Previous scholars searched for various books, compiled them into series, published and disseminated them, which not only facilitated scholars' access and use but also contributed to their preservation and circulation, a meritorious deed. The Hundred Rivers of Learning compiled by Zuo Gui in the Song Dynasty, the Shuo Fei compiled by Tao Zongyi in the Yuan Dynasty, the Thirteen Classics and Seventeen Histories compiled and published by Mao Jin in the Ming Dynasty, along with a batch of literary series, the Zhi Bu Zhi Zhai series compiled by Bao Tingbo in the Qing Dynasty, the Shi Li Ju series compiled by Huang Pili, the Bao Jing Tang series compiled by Lu Wenzhao, and the Xue Jin Tao Yuan series compiled by Zhang Haipeng are all outstanding representatives of series. Series come in various formats. Among them, those that specialize in collecting the works of local scholars and related documents of a region are known as local literature series, also referred to as prefecture-county literature series or homeland literature series. Local literature series are a product of the mature stage of series development, as evidenced by the numerous homeland literature series that emerged during the Tang and Song Dynasties, particularly in the Qing Dynasty. Local literature series play an irreplaceable role and value in understanding the history, geography, economy, and culture of a region, while also serving as comprehensive literature series that reflect many aspects of Chinese history and culture.