Xiao Tong's Biography -- A Series of Biographies of Chinese Thinkers

Author: Cao Daoheng, Fu Gang
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: Xiao Tong was the crown prince of Emperor Xiao Yan of the Southern Dynasties Liang, posthumously honored as Zhao Ming, hence known as Zhao Ming. Xiao Tong had no significant political achievements throughout his life, but he presided over the compilation of many poetry and literature collections during his time as crown prince, making outstanding contributions to the preservation and transmission of Chinese culture, with the Wen Xuan being particularly renowned. This book provides a detailed description of Xiao Tong's life, thoughts, creations, and his role and contributions in organizing scholars to edit poetry and literature collections, especially in compiling the Wen Xuan. At the same time, the book also conducts a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the role and influence of Xiao Yan and the Xiao family in the politics and culture of the Southern Dynasties.