Masters Read Classical Chinese Prose (1)

1. Read the original text first, mark anything you don't understand, then read the critics' commentary and form your own interpretation.
2. Read one piece closely each day and recite it aloud once or twice to absorb its rhythm and tone.
3. Keep a notebook: copy out memorable lines and record your reactions, reviewing them regularly.
4. Read alongside chapters of a literary history to understand the historical context in which each piece was written.

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