Research on Scholar Associations in the Late Ming and Early Qing: A Continuation

Author: He Zongmei
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book is a monograph on the literary associations of scholars during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It conducts unprecedented investigation and exploration of several new issues, such as the Ming Dynasty's Yilao Poetry Society, the Ming Dynasty's poetry associations in Hangzhou West Lake, the Eight Associations of West Lake, the literary gatherings of scholars in Ming Dynasty Nanjing, the Nanjing gatherings of the Fushu and their influence, an examination of the members of the Fushu in the Tan Yuanchun Collection, and an analysis of the relationship between the Jingling School and the Fushu. These topics have not been the subject of specialized research by previous scholars. However, they are not only crucial aspects to be addressed in the study of Ming Dynasty literary associations but also hold significant value for research on Ming Dynasty literary schools, the regional characteristics of Ming Dynasty literature, and even the evolution of Ming Dynasty literature and society. This book emphasizes the combination of research and argumentation, insisting that conclusions be drawn from evidence. Its arguments are solid and reliable, providing both a significant expansion and further reinforcement of the author's previous work, Research on Literary Associations of Scholars during the Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasties, while also correcting and supplementing previous research on the subject.