"The Scholars" is a literary novel written by Wu Jingzi in the Qing Dynasty. It uses realism to describe the different expressions of "fame and wealth" of various people. On the one hand, it truly reveals the process and reasons for the corruption of human nature, thereby deeply criticizing and ridiculing the corruption of officials at that time, the shortcomings of imperial examinations, and the hypocrisy of ethics; on the other hand, it passionately praises the protection of human nature by a few characters by insisting on themselves, thus embodying the author's ideals. Later generations rated it highly. Lu Xun believed that the ideological content of the book "upholds the public spirit and points out the ills of the times", while Hu Shi believed that its artistic features can be called "refined and refined". In the international Sinology community, the book has a great influence. It has been handed down in English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Spanish and other languages, and has been highly praised by the Sinology community. Some believe that "The Scholars" can be ranked among the masterpieces of world literature, and can be compared with the works of Boccaccio, Cervantes, Balzac or Dickens. It is an outstanding contribution to world literature.
Reader comments
"The Scholars" is an amazing book!
This book is like a vivid social picture, vividly describing the various aspects of ancient literati.
There are all kinds of characters in it, some are sour and ridiculous, some are hypocritical and treacherous, and some are upright and kind.
Through the stories of these characters, the author exposed the darkness and ugliness of the society at that time.
Reading this book is like watching a big play, with various plots that have ups and downs, making you laugh sometimes and angry sometimes.
And it can also make you think about many issues, such as human nature, morality, etc.
It can be said that this is an interesting and in-depth classic. No matter when you read it, you can gain a lot from it.
Ordinary readers will have no problem reading it and will be deeply attracted by it!
The reviewer has a very deep understanding of the original work, and through vivid language and rich expressive power, he vividly presents the vivid characters in "The Scholars" to the audience. Fan Jin's madness after winning the election, Zhou Jin's sadness when he hit the trumpet board in the Gongyuan, and Yan Jiansheng's fingers stretched out for two lamp grasses before his death were all performed so deeply that it made people feel as if they were witnessing it with their own eyes. Under the narration of the reviewers, the details of these classic scenes are infinitely magnified and the emotions are rendered more intensely, making the audience completely immersed in them, sometimes laughing, sometimes filled with emotion.
His language expression is even more outstanding. The reviewer cleverly used an easy-to-understand yet humorous language style to convey the complex plot and profound satirical connotation of the original work to the audience in a relaxed and lively way. Whether it is exposing the darkness of officialdom or criticizing the poison of the imperial examination system, it is all written in humorous words, making the audience laugh and feel the bitter irony. This unique charm of language not only makes classical masterpieces easy to understand, but also allows listeners of different ages and cultural levels to find fun and gain food for thought.
In terms of rhythm control, the storyteller has shown superb skills. The ups and downs of the story and the ups and downs of the plot are all arranged just right. The exciting plot is gripping and makes people want to find out more; while the soothing part allows the audience to take a breather and savor the charm. This relaxed and moderate rhythm firmly captures the ears of the audience, making them unable to stop and immersed in the wonderful world of "The Scholars" throughout the whole process.
Too little, not enough to listen to. Many people say it is long-winded, but I think it is very suitable for people like me who sometimes skip listening to it or listen to it again after a while.
I listened to another guy before, but got dropped so I just listened to him. But that person is simply studying. It cannot be said that he speaks very well, but to quote Guo Degang, "It all depends on the support of his peers."
Good book, majoring in broadcasting and hosting arts😊
The real feedback from ordinary people's lives is understandable and reasonable!
Grateful! ! Nice and well spoken
But not all
It smells a bit like Shan Tianfang,
It's clear and makes people like this book. It's a pity that it's not finished. Nearly half of it is not covered. I don't know why.
Very good storytelling show
From the perspective of the high school entrance examination, the voice is quite good (but the content is incomplete) and the lectures are quite easy to understand. However, if you want to study for the high school entrance examination, you should find another one.
"The Scholars" is an amazing book! This book is like a vivid social picture, vividly describing the various aspects of ancient literati. There are all kinds of characters in it, some are sour and ridiculous, some are hypocritical and treacherous, and some are upright and kind. Through the stories of these characters, the author exposed the darkness and ugliness of the society at that time. Reading this book is like watching a big play, with various plots that have ups and downs, making you laugh sometimes and angry sometimes. And it can also make you think about many issues, such as human nature, morality, etc. It can be said that this is an interesting and in-depth classic. No matter when you read it, you can gain a lot from it. Ordinary readers will have no problem reading it and will be deeply attracted by it!
The reviewer has a very deep understanding of the original work, and through vivid language and rich expressive power, he vividly presents the vivid characters in "The Scholars" to the audience. Fan Jin's madness after winning the election, Zhou Jin's sadness when he hit the trumpet board in the Gongyuan, and Yan Jiansheng's fingers stretched out for two lamp grasses before his death were all performed so deeply that it made people feel as if they were witnessing it with their own eyes. Under the narration of the reviewers, the details of these classic scenes are infinitely magnified and the emotions are rendered more intensely, making the audience completely immersed in them, sometimes laughing, sometimes filled with emotion. His language expression is even more outstanding. The reviewer cleverly used an easy-to-understand yet humorous language style to convey the complex plot and profound satirical connotation of the original work to the audience in a relaxed and lively way. Whether it is exposing the darkness of officialdom or criticizing the poison of the imperial examination system, it is all written in humorous words, making the audience laugh and feel the bitter irony. This unique charm of language not only makes classical masterpieces easy to understand, but also allows listeners of different ages and cultural levels to find fun and gain food for thought. In terms of rhythm control, the storyteller has shown superb skills. The ups and downs of the story and the ups and downs of the plot are all arranged just right. The exciting plot is gripping and makes people want to find out more; while the soothing part allows the audience to take a breather and savor the charm. This relaxed and moderate rhythm firmly captures the ears of the audience, making them unable to stop and immersed in the wonderful world of "The Scholars" throughout the whole process.
Too little, not enough to listen to. Many people say it is long-winded, but I think it is very suitable for people like me who sometimes skip listening to it or listen to it again after a while. I listened to another guy before, but got dropped so I just listened to him. But that person is simply studying. It cannot be said that he speaks very well, but to quote Guo Degang, "It all depends on the support of his peers."
Good book, majoring in broadcasting and hosting arts😊
The real feedback from ordinary people's lives is understandable and reasonable!
Grateful! ! Nice and well spoken But not all
It smells a bit like Shan Tianfang, It's clear and makes people like this book. It's a pity that it's not finished. Nearly half of it is not covered. I don't know why.
Very good storytelling show
From the perspective of the high school entrance examination, the voice is quite good (but the content is incomplete) and the lectures are quite easy to understand. However, if you want to study for the high school entrance examination, you should find another one.