| Author |
Liu, Yiqing, 403-444 |
| Title |
世說新語
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| Alternate Title |
Shi Shuo Xin Yu
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Yi-Shan Lee
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| Summary |
"世說新語" by Yiqing Liu is a collection of anecdotes that reflect the thoughts, words, and deeds of notable figures in the Jin dynasty, believed to have been written during the medieval period of Chinese history. The book serves as a literary and philosophical exploration of the lives of these individuals, emphasizing their moral character, wit, and intellectual pursuits. It encapsulates the essence of the period's intellectual circles and the practice of 'qing tan' or 'clear talk' in social gatherings. The opening of the work introduces a series of brief narratives that illustrate the virtues and eccentricities of various personalities from the era, providing insightful commentary on societal values. Characters such as Chen Zhongju and his ideals, as well as anecdotes like the staunch virtues of other scholars, set a tone of reverent admiration for intellectual and moral integrity. The stories convey not only personal characteristics but also the social dynamics and ethical considerations of their time, creating a rich tapestry of human experience that invites readers to reflect on the complexities of virtue and friendship in a historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Chinese |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
China -- History -- Three kingdoms, 220-265 -- Anecdotes
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| Subject |
China -- History -- Jin dynasty, 265-419 -- Anecdotes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24047 |
| Release Date |
Dec 27, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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