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Selected Works of Yan Fu

Selected Notes By Zhou Zhenfu

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Yan Fu (1854-1921), whose original name was Zongguang and whose courtesy name was Youling, was later changed to Fu and whose courtesy name was Jidao. He was a Houguan native of Fujian. A highly influential Enlightenment thinker, famous translator, and educator in modern times, he occupies an important position in the history of modern culture. Wu Rulun praised him for his profound attainments and outstanding achievements in prose creation. Wu Rulun praised him as "the knowledge of his writings is as long as tens of thousands of miles from east to west" and "his writings are full of pauses and frustrations, which are particularly profound and beautiful to recite." His poetic language is simple and his narrative is lyrical and sincere, which also has a relatively important influence. This book selects 17 Yanhu essays and 31 poems, with detailed annotations and in-depth analysis. The thorough explanation of the background of the work and the exquisite annotation of historical events have been deeply recognized by the academic community and loved by the public.