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Selected Translations of Zuo Zhuan

Translation And Annotation By Shen Yucheng

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"Zuo Zhuan" is the abbreviation of "Zuo Shi Zhuan" in the Spring and Autumn Period, also known as "Zuo Shi Chun Qiu", written by Zuo Qiuming. "Zuo Zhuan" is a work that explains the "Spring and Autumn". It uses examples to explain the calligraphy and subtle meanings of the "Spring and Autumn". However, it is also a chronicle of the Spring and Autumn Period that draws on historical books, archives and oral traditions. The records begin in the first year of Lu Yin (722 BC) and end in the 27th year of Lu Aigong (468 BC). "Zuo Zhuan" is very literary and is a representative work of pre-Qin historical biography prose. "Selected Translation of Zuo Zhuan" focuses on the literary value of the work. It selects more than a quarter of the essential chapters of the original book, translates them, and supplements them with annotations. The writing is smooth and suitable for general readers.