Classics of Ancient Chinese Literature (Volumes 1 and 2.)

Author: Zang Hanzhi
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The Classic Anthology of Ancient Chinese Prose (Guwen Guanzhi) is a collection of ancient prose selected by Wu Chucai and Wu Diao Hou during the early Qing Dynasty under the Kangxi Emperor. Works from various dynasties (excluding the Yuan Dynasty) from the Spring and Autumn period to the late Ming Dynasty are included, with a particular emphasis on the pre-Qin and Tang-Song periods. This is because the prose of the pre-Qin era is the origin of ancient Chinese prose and has had a profound influence on later generations. Most of the articles in The Classic Anthology of Ancient Chinese Prose are short, widely acclaimed, and easy to memorize, making it a beloved collection for centuries. By thoroughly reading most of the articles in The Classic Anthology of Ancient Chinese Prose, one can become familiar with the vocabulary, grammar, and structural composition of classical Chinese. This book is jointly edited by multiple experts in ancient Chinese and renowned painters. The annotations draw on the latest research findings, and the parallel classical-Chinese and vernacular Chinese versions are meticulously crafted to refine the wording. The illustrations are carefully designed to depict the text, allowing readers to gain substantial intuitive understanding and providing excellent assistance in reading and writing classical Chinese.