Remaining Manuscripts from the Weiwan Studio (Hardcover)

Name: Remaining Manuscripts from the Weiwan Studio (Hardcover)
ISBN: 9787101149586

张廉新Zhonghua Book Company · ChinaApr 2021

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Word count: 330K words
Chapters: 62
ISBN: 9787101149586

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Summary

The Collected Manuscripts from the Weiwanzhai Studio is divided into four sections. The first section offers a systematic exposition of ancient Chinese writing theory, making it one of the more systematic works in China to explain writing theory. The second section is an appreciation of ancient works, mainly interpreting famous ancient pieces. The third section is a collection of the author's individual articles. The fourth section consists of creative practice in ancient poetry and ci, primarily creative practice under theoretical guidance.

Editor's review

Unfinished Studio: Collected Drafts is a collection of Zhang Lianxin's later scholarly essays, published in hardcover by Zhonghua Book Company, reflecting the author's deep grounding in classical philology and in literary and historical research. Though not a systematic monograph, the assembled pieces reveal his scholarly approach and sense of problems—especially his textual criticism of Qing intellectual history, editions and bibliography, and literati networks—demonstrating the solid documentary foundation and rigorous scholarship of an older generation of scholars. Zhang Lianxin long worked in the collation of ancient books and in literary and historical research; his prose is clear and plain, his textual criticism meticulous without being fussy, his arguments well grounded without being vague, making the book suited to readers with an interest in Qing scholarly culture, rare-book editions, or literati notebooks. Several essays concern the discovery and interpretation of rare documents, such as examinations of certain drafts and manuscripts, offering valuable primary material to the field. On the whole, this is a quiet and nourishing collection of scholarly essays—perhaps not suited to readers seeking instant gratification, but capable of bringing intellectual satisfaction and pleasure in thought to those willing to immerse themselves in it.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Researchers or enthusiasts interested in Qing dynasty intellectual history and literati circles
Professional readers engaged in the collation of ancient books and textual bibliography
Readers who enjoy literary and historical textual research essays and seek depth and knowledge gain
Advanced humanities students hoping to learn the research methods and prose style of older-generation scholars

Not a good fit for

Casual readers seeking novelistic narrative or strongly plot-driven reading
Readers lacking basic interest in or patience for Qing dynasty literature, history, and evidential research

Reading tips

Begin with the preface or afterword to understand the book's background and the author's scholarly aims
Need not be read in order; select chapters on particular figures or topics according to interest
Read alongside reference works or related historical background materials to better grasp the specific issues examined in the textual research

About the publisher

Zhonghua Book Company China · Founded in 1912

Zhonghua Book Company is a publisher known for collating ancient texts and academic publishing, with its output centered on Eastern philosophy, culture, classic works, art, and historical reading. Its library contains 532 titles, including Chen Shou's Records of the Three Kingdoms, Guo Qingfan's Collected Commentaries on Zhuangzi, the four-volume Chinese Literature: Four Great Classical Novels, and the two-volume Table of Seal and Clerical Script Forms from Qin, Han, Wei, and Jin. These titles span historical classics, commentaries on the philosophers, classical novels, and philological reference works. Representative authors include Chen Shou, Guo Qingfan, Wu Cheng'en, Shi Nai'an, Cao Xueqin, Luo Guanzhong, Xu Wenwu, and the Hanyu Dazidian character-form group, reflecting a focus on primary sources and scholarly editors. Its publishing character lies in combining authoritative editions and annotated texts with both accessible classics and specialized research. Public information on its fuller catalog is limited; this note describes only the directions evident in the library's holdings.

版权信息
序言
第一编古代写作学概论
第一章绪论
第二章主体修养论
第三章构思论
第四章传达论
第五章文体论
第六章风格论
第二编古代名篇赏析
贾谊《吊屈原文》简析
颜延之《陶征士诔》简析
韩愈《祭十二郎文》简析
欧阳修《祭石曼卿文》简析
王守仁《瘗旅文》简析
袁枚《祭妹文》简析
蔡邕《郭有道林宗碑》简析
韩愈《柳子厚墓志铭》简析
陆龟蒙《野庙碑》简析
欧阳修《泷冈阡表》简析
苏轼《潮州韩文公庙碑》简析
归有光《寒花葬志》简析
张溥《五人墓碑记》简析
扬雄《酒箴》简析
韩愈《五箴》简析
张载《剑阁铭》简析
刘禹锡《陋室铭》简析
苏轼《三槐堂铭》简析
刘伶《酒德颂》简析
韩愈《子产不毁乡校颂》简析
司马迁《屈原贾生列传赞》简析
苏轼《韩幹画马赞》简析
汉武帝《下州郡求贤诏》简析
曹操《让县自明本志令》简析
李斯《谏逐客书》简析
诸葛亮《出师表》简析
李密《陈情表》简析
魏征《谏太宗十思疏》简析
苏轼《教战守策》简析
隗嚣《移檄告郡国》简析
骆宾王《为徐敬业讨武瞾檄》简析
第三编朝花与夕秀
青出于蓝
不可阻挡的历史车轮 ——影片《红日》观后
花儿红似火（外一章）
夜静思
谈捧场
我国古代文学的一枝奇葩
灵感的实质及培养
与诗友谈诗
与诗友谈诗文鉴赏（之一）
与诗友谈诗文鉴赏（之二）
与诗友谈诗文鉴赏（之三）
他画出了济南的神韵 ——读解维础《大明湖胜境》等以济南为题材的作品
我与诗
读爱敏先生的诗
几件难以忘怀的事
第四编鸿爪留踪续集
写在前面的几句话
鸿爪留踪续集
附录
后记

FAQ

What is this book mainly about?

This book is a collection of Zhang Lianxin's academic articles over the years, focusing chiefly on Qing dynasty intellectual history, textual criticism of ancient book editions, literati social circles, and note-style documentary research—academic essays in the field of literary and historical evidential scholarship.

What is the background of the author, Zhang Lianxin?

Zhang Lianxin is a scholar long engaged in the collation of ancient books and literary-historical research. He has worked at relevant research institutions and participated in numerous ancient-book collation projects, with deep expertise in Qing dynasty documents and intellectual history.

How difficult is this book to read?

This is a collection of specialized academic articles involving considerable textual research and historical detail. It requires readers to have some foundation in literature and history and a tolerance for evidential writing; it is not suitable as an introductory text for complete beginners.

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About the author

张廉新 Author

Public information about Zhang Lianxin is currently limited, and basic details such as his biography, nationality, and dates of birth and death remain to be verified. According to the library's holdings, Zhang Lianxin currently has one work under his name, Weiwanzhai Cun Gao (Hardcover), which is classified under culture. Based on the available bibliographic information alone, it is difficult to form a complete picture of the author's writing. Nevertheless, the title's reference to "Weiwanzhai," a name with the flavor of a traditional study, and the phrase "cun gao" (retained drafts) suggest that the book may be a collection of essays, notes, or cultural writings, reflecting personal accumulation and an effort to organize and publish them. The word "hardcover" in the title may refer to the edition format and does not by itself indicate the content's characteristics. Overall, Zhang Lianxin's writing profile awaits further disclosure, and readers may learn more about his cultural concerns and prose style by consulting the actual contents of Weiwanzhai Cun Gao.