Commentary and Annotations on the Classified Collection of Classical Chinese Prose (Complete 3 Volumes)

Author: Jiang Lifu
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Features: Classified Collection of Classical Chinese Prose is a comprehensive anthology of prose selected and compiled by Yao Nai (1731–1815) of the Qing Dynasty, known as a "book widely read in modern times." Wu Ruyun once called it a "fine edition of classical Chinese prose" in the collection, while Zhu Ziqing also remarked that it gathers "two thousand years of outstanding prose," becoming a model for classical Chinese writing. The book includes over 700 renowned classical Chinese works from the pre-Qin period to the Qing Dynasty. The new edition features careful collation, punctuation, annotations, and critical reviews by experts in linguistics and literature. It extensively incorporates research findings over the past two centuries, particularly selecting many critiques from prominent scholars, which aids readers in deeply understanding the ideological content and artistic form of the selected works. The annotations in the new edition also provide new materials and perspectives on works such as The Songs of Chu, Records of the Grand Historian, History of the Han Dynasty, and The Anthology of Refined Literature, as well as essays by Han Yu, Liu Yuxi, Ou Yangxi, and Su Shi. In terms of word explanations, it functions as a reference tool, benefiting classical literature researchers, teachers, and students in middle and high schools. Classified Collection of Classical Chinese Prose is a comprehensive anthology of prose selected and compiled by Yao Nai (1731–1815) of the Qing Dynasty, known as a "book widely read in modern times." Wu Ruyun once called it a "fine edition of classical Chinese prose" in the collection, while Zhu Ziqing also remarked that it gathers "two thousand years of outstanding prose," becoming a model for classical Chinese writing. The book includes over 700 renowned classical Chinese works from the pre-Qin period to the Qing Dynasty. The new edition features careful collation, punctuation, annotations, and critical reviews by experts in linguistics and literature. It extensively incorporates research findings over the past two centuries, particularly selecting many critiques from prominent scholars, which aids readers in deeply understanding the ideological content and artistic form of the selected works. The annotations in the new edition also provide new materials and perspectives on works such as The Songs of Chu, Records of the Grand Historian, History of the Han Dynasty, and The Anthology of Refined Literature, as well as essays by Han Yu, Liu Yuxi, Ou Yangxi, and Su Shi. In terms of word explanations, it functions as a reference tool, benefiting classical literature researchers, teachers, and students in middle and high schools.