Record of Liang Shoulu - The Life and Scholarship of Huang Kan

Author: Cheng Qianfan, Tang Wen
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Huang Kan (1886–1935) was a renowned scholar during the Republican era, serving as a professor at Peking University, Wuchang Higher Normal School, and Central University. His study room was named "Liang Shou Lu." Huang Kan specialized in classical studies and philology, with his academic lineage tracing back to the Han and Tang dynasties and continuing the tradition of the Qianlong and Jiaqing reigns, forming a distinct scholarly school. He emphasized strict adherence to academic lineage and extensive learning with precision in his research, exerting a profound influence on modern academic history. He is often paired with his teacher, Zhang Taiyan, as the "Zhang-Huang School." This book collects articles on Huang Kan's academic principles, as well as his biography, anecdotes, and a bibliography of his works. The authors are mostly his teachers, friends, and close disciples, making it easier for modern readers to understand this unique master of Chinese classics.