夢溪筆談 by Kuo Shen

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Author Shen, Kuo, 1031-1095
Title 夢溪筆談
Alternate Title Mengxi Bi Tan
Credits Produced by Jun-Bi Lai
Summary "夢溪筆談" by Kuo Shen is a historical account that was likely written in the late imperial period of Chinese history. The work dives deeply into various topics, including cultural practices, government systems, and scholarly discourse during the Tang and Song dynasties. It discusses traditions, rituals, and bureaucratic details, focusing on the complexities of governance and scholarly conventions. The opening of the work examines the ceremonial rituals performed at various temples, referencing the significance of the order and titles attached to these rituals. Kuo Shen raises questions about traditional practices, such as the distinctions between '朝獻' and '朝饗', as well as the roles of officials in these ceremonies. He also delves into the governance structure of the Tang dynasty, detailing how scholar-officials were summoned and the etiquette that governed their interactions with the emperor and each other. Through these explorations, the text provides a rich tapestry of Chinese cultural and political life during its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Chinese
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject China -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Anecdotes
Category Text
EBook-No. 27292
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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