The pinnacle masterpiece of ancient Chinese satirical novels. Lu Xun believed that the ideological content of this 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, this 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" is worthy of being 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
It is extremely satirical, the absurdity of "Fan Jin Passed the Examination", and Yan Gongsheng's stinginess are so vivid, showing the harm done to Confucian scholars by the ancient imperial examinations, and also allowing people to reveal their true colors in the face of fame and fortune. It is written about ancient events of the past, so why is it not satirizing people of today? How many people can stick to themselves like Wang Mian and not seek fame or wealth?
It is extremely satirical, the absurdity of "Fan Jin Passed the Examination", and Yan Gongsheng's stinginess are so vivid, showing the harm done to Confucian scholars by the ancient imperial examinations, and also allowing people to reveal their true colors in the face of fame and fortune. It is written about ancient events of the past, so why is it not satirizing people of today? How many people can stick to themselves like Wang Mian and not seek fame or wealth?
Yes, very well written!