The Gate of the Profound Mystery - Three Hundred Masterpieces of Chinese Heritage

Author: Zhou Longshu
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This collection selects and annotates 330 ancient Chinese poems, ci poems, fu poems, notes, prose, sayings, and stories. The works of previous generations are vast as the sea of clouds, even the finest among them are countless as the sands of the Ganges. A selection of only one hundred and twenty thousand words can only be a drop in the ocean. Therefore, the selection leans heavily on Tang and Song poetry, emphasizes exemplary prose, limits sayings and stories to the Pre-Qin period, and restricts novels and operas to the Ming and Qing dynasties. As a result, some hidden gems are inevitably missed. The title "The Gateway to All Wonders—Three Hundred Masterpieces of Chinese Heritage" was chosen during the selection process, as it deeply reflects the profound works of ancient Chinese scholars, which still hold great significance for guiding today's children in how to live, act, and pursue knowledge. Especially in today's highly competitive era, it serves as the correct path to a healthy life and a reliable foundation for future success, particularly important for young people who are new to the world.
History has entered the 21st century, and human society has made tremendous progress and leaps, representing earth-shaking changes. However, the fundamental principles and basic truths of how to live, act, and pursue knowledge remain largely consistent. The virtues, moral standards, interpersonal etiquette, pragmatic thinking, work attitudes, learning determination, self-improvement spirit, and hardworking style that the sages demanded and hoped people would possess, follow, and uphold are, in many ways, still considered correct, valuable, and worth learning today.