吴仰湘

Wu Yangxiang is a scholar-author whose work centers on the history of Chinese classical studies (jingxue) and regional intellectual history. Public information about him is limited, and details of his life, such as his native place, education, and academic posts, cannot be confirmed. Judging from the four works included here, his writing follows the main thread of classical studies: An Introduction to Classical Studies presents the basic outlines and overall shape of the field, while Essays on the History of Modern Classical Studies focuses on its modern development and debates. A Study of Modern Hunan Scholarship turns to the intellectual tradition of Hunan, tracing the origins and figures of modern Hunan learning. The Annotated Zheng Commentary on the Classic of Filial Piety, in the Chinese Classics Library series, is an edition of a classical commentary and reflects his care in handling textual sources. These works are generally classified as history and Eastern philosophy, and their style tends toward textual exposition and argument, making them useful for readers interested in classical studies, Hunan scholarship, and modern intellectual history.