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Ying Han
韓詩外傳, Complete
"韓詩外傳, Complete" by Han Ying is a collection of anecdotes written during the Western Han dynasty around 150 BCE. This work gathers some 300 stories and anecdotes carefully selected to illustrate and interpret poems from the ancient Book of Poetry. Drawing from the Han family's tradition of applying classical verses to specific situations, it offers interpretations that differed significantly from other scholarly schools of its time, preserving valuable insights into early Chinese literary and philosophical thought.
James Legge
The Shih King, or, Book of Poetry From the Sacred Books of the East Volume 3
"The Shih King, or, Book of Poetry" by James Legge is a translation of the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, comprising 305 works dating from the 11th to 7th centuries BC. This ancient anthology, one of the "Five Classics" traditionally attributed to Confucius, contains folk songs voicing common people's experiences—love, longing, farming, and political protest—alongside ritual hymns praising Zhou dynasty founders. Its four-syllable meter and distinctive rhyme patterns have shaped Chinese literary tradition for over two millennia, making it essential to understanding Chinese culture and language.
Ying Han
韓詩外傳, Vol. 7-8
"韓詩外傳, Vol. 7-8" by Han Ying is a collection written during the Western Han dynasty around 150 BCE. This work gathers approximately 300 anecdotes and stories carefully selected to illuminate poems from the ancient Book of Poetry. Han Ying's interpretations differed significantly from other scholarly traditions of his time. The quotations and excerpts preserved here offer valuable evidence for verifying or questioning other pre-Qin texts, making this collection an important resource for understanding ancient Chinese literary interpretation.
Ying Han
韓詩外傳, Vol. 9-10
"韓詩外傳, Vol. 9-10" by Han Ying is a collection written during the Western Han dynasty around 150 BCE. This work gathers approximately 300 anecdotes and stories designed to illuminate poems from the ancient Book of Poetry. Drawing from the Han family's tradition of applying classical verses to specific situations, it offers interpretations that differ significantly from other scholarly schools. The text provides valuable evidence for verifying or questioning other pre-Qin writings, making it an essential resource for understanding ancient Chinese literary tradition.
Ying Han
韓詩外傳, Vol. 5-6
"韓詩外傳, Vol. 5-6" by Han Ying is a collection written during the Western Han dynasty around 150 BCE. This work gathers approximately 300 anecdotes and stories designed to illuminate poems from the ancient Book of Poetry. Each tale serves as a lens through which to interpret classical verses, reflecting a family tradition of matching poetic quotes to specific situations. The collection offers unique interpretations that differed significantly from other scholarly schools of the time.
Ying Han
韓詩外傳
"韓詩外傳" by Han Ying is a collection written during the Western Han dynasty around 150 BCE. This work gathers approximately 300 anecdotes and stories, each carefully chosen to illuminate poems from the ancient Book of Poetry. Drawing from the Han family's tradition of applying classical verses to specific situations, it offers interpretations that differ significantly from other scholarly schools. The collection preserves a unique version of ancient Chinese wisdom, linking moral tales to poetic tradition.
Ying Han
韓詩外傳, Vol. 3-4
"韓詩外傳, Vol. 3-4" by Han Ying is a collection written during the Western Han dynasty around 150 BCE. This work gathers approximately 300 anecdotes and stories chosen to illuminate poems from the ancient Book of Poetry. Each tale serves to interpret and illustrate specific verses, reflecting a family tradition of matching classical poetry to particular life situations. The text offers valuable insights into pre-Qin literature while presenting interpretations that differed significantly from other scholarly schools of the time.
Ying Han
韓詩外傳, Vol. 1-2
"韓詩外傳, Vol. 1-2" by Han Ying is a collection of anecdotes written during the Western Han dynasty around 150 BCE. The work gathers approximately 300 stories and anecdotes carefully selected to illustrate and interpret poems from the ancient Book of Poetry. Each tale serves to highlight specific verses, reflecting the Han family tradition of applying classical poetry to particular situations. The collection offers interpretations that differ significantly from other contemporary schools of thought.
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