The View of Ancient Literature (Chinese Reading Recommended Series)

Name: The View of Ancient Literature (Chinese Reading Recommended Series)
Author: Coriander Won't Explode

古文观止（语文阅读推荐丛书）

by Coriander Won't Explode (香菜不会爆炸)

Status: Completed
Length: 201k Words
Updated: 1y ago
Source: Fanqie

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Synopsis

"Guwen Guanzhi" is an anthology of ancient prose compiled by Wu Chucai and Wu Tiaohou of the Qing Dynasty. It was originally compiled as a teaching material for students. The "ancient prose" in the book's title refers to the ancient prose of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties advocated by Gui Youguang, Mao Kun and others in the dynasty, while "Guanzhi" means that the collected articles represent the highest level of classical Chinese. Just study classical Chinese and study this book. There are 222 selected essays in this book, starting from the pre-Qin Dynasty and ending in the Ming Dynasty. It generally reflects the context and main features of the development of prose from the pre-Qin Dynasty to the late Ming Dynasty. This book has been popular since it was officially published in the 34th year of Kangxi (1695).

Reader comments

It would be perfect if a full-text translation could be added.
2 likes1y ago
This book "Guan Wen Guan Zhi" is simply a treasure for learning classical Chinese! Just like my cousin who loves literature, her literary literacy has improved significantly after reading this book. Moreover, the book has a rich selection of texts, ranging from the pre-Qin Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, allowing us to appreciate the literary charm of different eras. The author is really careful in editing and selecting, like a kind teacher, taking us into the world of ancient prose. I think everyone can read it and feel the breadth and depth of Chinese culture.
2 likes2y ago
A good book, a complete collection of ancient Chinese literature.
2y ago