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"Poems of a Thousand Families" is one of the most popular elementary school textbooks in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The collected works are rich in subject matter, short in length, simple in text, and easy to memorize. They have always been loved by people and have been circulated for a long time. This commentary is collated based on the popular version. The annotations strive to be concise, focusing on resolving difficult words, and sometimes include some cross-talk. The brief commentary may introduce the writing background, analyze the ideological connotation, or appreciate the artistic features. It is long if it has words, and short if it does not. It is intended to help readers fully understand each work. The author's introduction is arranged in chronological order and attached to the back of the book for readers' convenience. This time, it is planned to be produced in large print and included in the overall series of books to facilitate market distribution.

"Qianjia Shi" was the most popular elementary school textbook in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It played an important role in spreading traditional culture. The works collected in "Qianjia Shi" are all five-character and seven-character quatrains and rhymed poems, and most of them are famous works by poets of the Tang and Song Dynasties. This time, professionals are invited to write a brief annotation on each poem, along with comments. At the end of the book, a brief introduction to the authors of the poems is also given in chronological order, making it easier for readers to read.