Blow net recording, Obo fish talk

Author: Ye Tingguan (Qing Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: 1998-12-01
Features: The Book of Net Blowing primarily examines historical and dynastic chronicles, with Volume 2 dedicated to (research) on The Mirror of the Times. Volume 3 focuses on (research) on inscriptions and stone carvings, while Volumes 4 and 5 discuss and critique other books, ranging from ancient texts to works by Qing Dynasty scholars. Volume 6 examines the writings and deeds of his ancestors, the Song Dynasty scholar Ye Mengde. The Fisherman’s Tales from Oupo Lake covers stories and anecdotes of scholars since the Yuan Dynasty, particularly those from the Ming and Qing periods (Volumes 1–3), discusses poetry and prose of Ming and Qing scholars (Volumes 4–5), and delves into calligraphy and painting (Volume 6), with a few additional odd tales appended at the end. In terms of quality, it may not match the monumental works of Wang Niansun and Wang Yinji (father and son), or scholars like Qian Daixin and Duan Yucai, which were grand in scope yet somewhat scattered and trivial. However, in expanding the field beyond traditional Confucian classics and etymology to include history and documents, it certainly opened new avenues for research in the study of (research). As for his hostile stance toward the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, it was common for scholars of that era to hold such views, and there is no need to criticize it harshly. There are occasional references to superstition, but readers can discern these for themselves.