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Author: Lin Chengxi, Xu Rongsheng (editors)
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: A long-standing civilization and a tumultuous history are the profound and fertile soil for the birth of classic language. "Classic" language is the treasure accumulated after being eroded and filtered by the vast and endless river of history. Almost all classic languages have their own unique historical background and are linked to moving stories, making each piece of classic language a special perspective for understanding the history and culture of the Chinese nation. This book selects materials from the pre-Qin philosophers, historical records of various dynasties, and a large number of folk histories, novels, and notes. Based on the different content of the language, the classic language is divided into twenty-three major categories such as philosophical wisdom, elegant remarks, witty responses, mocking and playful language, rustic charm, and more. The original text is included along with translations and comments.
This book categorizes the collected language into twenty-three categories based on its content, such as philosophical wisdom, elegant remarks, witty responses, mocking and playful language, tragic words in dire straits, rustic charm, eloquent and unimpeded talent, and sharp and venomous language. Each piece of text in the book is accompanied by the original text, translation, and comments, as well as annotations to assist readers in understanding. The content of this book is rich and varied, making it suitable for readers interested in history and literature to read for leisure and to expand their knowledge, as well as for writers to verify the original text and its sources.