Gǔwén Kǎoshì Cónggǎo (Nánqiáng Shǐxué Cóngshū)

Author: Liu Zhao
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book includes a selection of articles by the author on ancient script research over the past decade or so. Except for three unpublished ones, all have been formally published in various journals and collections. The content of the articles is quite diverse, but the interpretation of ancient scripts remains the main feature. Ancient script research, as Mr. Yu Shengwu once said, is a field that requires much effort but yields little. It involves too many disciplines, and the historical academic heritage is too profound. Therefore, to make breakthroughs and achieve results in this field indeed requires much more dedication than general studies. Ancient script research is a field of looking backward, which contradicts the various "keep up with the times" new studies of today, so it is often relegated to a situation where it is neither loved by nor recognized by anyone. Seeing some young scholars who take pleasure in hardship, willingly endure poverty, and diligently study ancient scripts can truly evoke a sense of holy martyrdom and tragedy. This holiness and tragedy are the very essence that allows this field to continue to thrive and evolve.