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Cheng Zhangcan is an author who has worked in both classical philology and literary-historical essays; public information about him is limited, and details such as his dates of birth and death and nationality remain unclear. Six of his works are held in the collection, covering scholarly compilation and essay writing. On the scholarly side, he took part in editing volumes 27 (middle and lower) and 28 (middle) of Studies in Classical Philology, indicating sustained engagement with philological research; Lectures on the Stone Inscriptions and Rubbings of the Six Dynasties turns specialized knowledge of Six Dynasties stone carvings and rubbings into lecture form, balancing scholarship with accessibility. Among his essays, Tide Beating the Stone City and The Study focus on Nanjing's urban culture and the reading life, written in plain, natural prose with the appeal of literary-historical sketches. His works commonly fall under classics, essays and miscellanea, literary appreciation, and culture, allowing readers to see a combination of philological grounding and everyday writing.