张觉

Zhang Jue is a Chinese author known for compiling, annotating, and translating pre-Qin classics. Public information about him is limited: his dates of birth and death, native place, and educational background are not clearly recorded. Judging from the three works held in the library, his focus is on two philosophical texts, the Han Feizi and the Xunzi. His representative works include Han Feizi, an annotated translation of the Xunzi, and an annotated translation of the Han Feizi, and his works are commonly classified under Eastern philosophy. These titles suggest a practical orientation: rather than pursuing grand theoretical construction, he returns to the original texts and, through collation, annotation, and vernacular translation, helps modern readers overcome the barrier of classical Chinese and understand the argumentative threads and diction of pre-Qin thinkers. Annotated translation may appear modest, yet it demands high accuracy and consistent editorial method, requiring a balance between lexical exegesis and overall meaning. As far as the library's materials show, Zhang Jue's contribution lies mainly in popularizing and organizing Legalist and Confucian classics, offering readers dependable editions for approaching the Han Feizi and the Xunzi; further public information is needed to fill in his specific career and scholarly background.