朱琦

Zhu Qi is an author about whom little public information is available. Judging from the seven works held in the collection, her or his writing spans history, appreciation of classical poetry, and practical writing. The historical side is represented by Methods for Easily Understanding History, while the classical poetry titles include Understanding Li Bai, the Poet Immortal; Understanding Du Fu, the Poet Sage; the three-volume set The Pinnacle of Tang Poetry, which includes a volume on Wang Wei, the Poet Buddha; and Night Readings in Painting, a collection of cultural essays touching on literature and art. Zhu Qi has also written High-Scoring Chinese Writing for Management and Economics Exams, a guide to exam writing. Overall, the writing combines popular knowledge with guided appreciation, explaining historical developments, interpreting poets and Tang poetry in an accessible manner, and offering practical advice on exam composition. The works accordingly fall into the common categories of history, classical poetry, literary appreciation, culture, and examinations.