The Scholars
by (qing Dynasty) Written By Wu Jingzi And Edited By Zhang Huijian
About This Novel
"The Scholars" was written by Wu Jingzi in the Qing Dynasty. Fifty-six chapters. It depicts people's different expressions of "fame and wealth" with realism, and deeply criticizes and ridicules the corruption of officials at that time, the shortcomings of imperial examinations, the hypocrisy of etiquette, etc.; At the same time, it passionately praises the protection of human nature by a few characters by insisting on themselves. This book represents the peak of ancient Chinese satirical novels. It creates an example of using novels to directly evaluate real life. This book is edited and annotated by Zhang Huijian, and the annotations are precise and helpful for modern readers to read and understand the social overview of the Qing Dynasty.
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