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"The Essence of Parallel Prose Through the Ages" selects four time nodes that represent the development of parallel prose, including Qin, Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, and selects 78 classic works by 61 famous parallel prose writers of each dynasty to present to readers. Each parallel essay has been annotated, translated, and analyzed. The annotations should be accurate and informative; the translation is mainly literal translation, striving to be faithful and reflect the beauty of parallel prose rhythm as much as possible; the commentary focuses on appreciation, allowing readers to fully appreciate the unique charm of parallel prose.