Honest and Magnanimous
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Editor's review
In terms of content value, the book has distinctive contemporary relevance. In an age of information explosion and diverse values, revisiting foundational virtues such as "dushi kuanhou" can help guide readers, especially the younger generation, to build a solid inner moral foundation. The historical anecdotes and personal deeds selected in the book not only provide moral models but also demonstrate the positive role of these qualities in personal growth, interpersonal relations, and even career achievement. Xiao Dongfa, a scholar long engaged in publishing and cultural research, ensures the accuracy and positive orientation of the content through his compilation.
However, readers should adjust their expectations. The book has a clear positioning as a popular reader on traditional culture, emphasizing the telling of moral stories and the promotion of values rather than deep philosophical speculation or academic textual research. Its strength lies in systematically organizing and presenting a large amount of material related to "dushi kuanhou," functioning like a themed "story collection" and "quotations anthology," suitable as supplementary reading for moral education or cultural nourishment in leisure time. For readers seeking depth of thought or historical detail, the content may seem somewhat superficial. Overall, it is a sincere work carrying the mission of cultural transmission, suitable for immersive moral reading in an age of fragmented attention.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Young readers seeking an introduction to traditional culture and wishing to learn about Chinese virtues
- Educators or parents looking for supplementary materials for moral education
- General readers interested in personal cultivation and the art of dealing with people
- Reading enthusiasts hoping to draw wisdom and strength from historical stories
Not a good fit for
- Historians or philosophers pursuing rigorous academic research and deep philosophical analysis
- Novel readers expecting strong plot conflict and literary experience
Reading tips
- Read reflectively, considering the connection between the book's anecdotes and modern life in light of one's own experience
- No need to rush to finish; suitable for reading one or two stories a day and savoring them over time
- After reading, discuss with family and friends and share understandings and practices of "dushi kuanhou"
About the publisher
Founded in 1982, Modern Press is a Chinese publisher that serves general readers across a diverse range of subjects. Judging from its catalog, its publishing focuses on classical poetry, Eastern philosophy, psychological research and application, popular science, and modern poetry, along with history, biography, and children's books. The Book of Songs, the illustrated vernacular edition of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, The Complete Poems of Dai Wangshu, and Buddhism in the Vegetable Roots reflect efforts to make traditional culture and poetry accessible; works by Carl Gustav Jung such as The Development of Personality and Understanding Your Psychological Type, together with titles from the Ivy International Education Alliance, show sustained attention to psychology and educational reading; and Stephen Hawking's works and the illustrated two-volume Brief History of Everything and A Brief History of Time indicate a commitment to popular science. Its authors include figures such as Qu Wanli, Xu Ke, Dai Wangshu, and Jung, and its publishing emphasizes retelling classics and accessible, illustrated presentation. Because public information is limited, this summary is based only on the titles in our catalog.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序言
- 先贤垂范 崇实包容
- 舜帝以宽厚待人
- 孔子宽仁厚道之德
- 伯牙和钟子期之谊
- 管鲍之交流芳千古
- 信陵君尊贤救难
- 蔺相如顾全大局
- 革世致新 务实立德
- 萧何惜才追韩信
- 刘秀王霸的君臣情
- 马援的笃实品德
- 甄宇谦恭能礼让
- 刘宽对人仁慈宽厚
- 诸葛亮以德服孟获
- 蒋琬豁达宽宏大量
- 曹操割发以明军纪
- 孙权察人律己之德
- 周处改过终成新人
- 发扬光大 宽人律己
- 娄师德的宽厚品德
- 李杜友情千古传佳话
- 李勉待友肝胆相照
- 柳刘成为生死之交
- 吕端宰相肚里能撑船
- 欧阳修王安石的友谊
- 陆游与辛弃疾的友情
- 精神升华 厚德载物
- 杨翥宽厚睦四邻
- 吕留良题联自警
- 徐光启诚恳拜师
- 唐寅求教绘丹青
- 顾贞观赋词救挚友
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About the author
Xiao Dongfa (1949–2016), whose ancestral home was Tianjin and who was born in Shenyang, was a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Journalism and Communication, Peking University, and director of its Institute of Modern Publishing. An important scholar in editing and publishing studies, he focused on the history of Chinese books, publishing history, and yearbook studies. He edited the History of Chinese Editing and Publishing and Chinese Libraries of Book Collecting, and led the National Social Science Fund key project A General History of Chinese Publishing, laying a solid foundation for the organization and narration of Chinese publishing history. Beyond academic writing, he attended to Peking University's institutional history and humanistic traditions, writing works such as Character: From the Imperial University to Old Peking University, Exemplars: Former Residences and Anecdotes of Peking University Notables, and Scenes: Yanyuan Landscapes and Cultural Heritage, which recount campus memories and personal stories with warmth. His works also touch on the four treasures of the study, garden architecture, and academic writing standards. Some 491 of his titles are held in the library, spanning language and culture, biography, and architecture, and combining scholarly rigor with accessible readability.
Feng Huatai was born in 1967 and graduated from the graduate program of the Lu Xun Academy of Literature. He currently works as a literary editor at Sina.com and writes freelance in his spare time. Public information about him is limited, but his 46 works in the library show a wide range: he has compiled classic works such as Selected Articles by Top Scholars of Successive Dynasties, and has also written on traditional family instructions and ways of dealing with the world, as exemplified by Dushi Kuanhou (Honest and Generous). At the same time, he writes popular science for young readers, covering robots, human science, maritime weapons, new materials, and road traffic, and extending to prehistoric civilization. Overall, his writing balances cultural transmission with the popularization of knowledge, and his works fall mainly into the categories of classic works, culture, inspirational growth, and popular science, suiting readers of different ages.
