The Case of Xie Jishi

AnonymousNanhai Publication Company · ChinaSep 2023

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Word count: 1.3K words
Chapters: 2

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Summary

This book is The Case of Xie Jishi, by an unknown author.

Editor's review

This book takes the case of Xie Jishi in the Qing dynasty as its subject, presenting the literary inquisition and political purge through a single case. Owing to limited source material, the specific details of the case are not developed in this introduction, but its value lies in a complete narrative of one case, allowing readers to see the risks faced by Qing scholars in speech and writing, and how a case was framed, tried and handled. For readers unfamiliar with Qing literary inquisitions, this kind of case study is not demanding; they can begin with the sequence of events and then consider the political intentions and institutional environment behind it. When reading, it is advisable to note how the charges were constructed, the identities and relationships of those involved, and the warning conveyed by the outcome. Reading it alongside other Qing literary inquisition cases makes it easier to see the common features and differences among such cases. This book is suitable as supplementary reading for understanding thought control in the Qing dynasty, rather than as a systematic general survey.

Who it's for

A good fit for

History enthusiasts interested in individual cases of Qing literary inquisitions
History teachers who wish to use case studies to support classroom teaching
Readers concerned with the speech circumstances and political risks of premodern scholars
Users of supplementary material for topical reading on Qing political history

Not a good fit for

Professional readers seeking a systematic general survey or macro-statistical research
In-depth researchers expecting rich source criticism and archival analysis
Readers who prefer literary narrative and psychological portrayal of figures

Reading tips

Read through the sequence of events first, then return to how the charges were constructed and determined.
Record the identities and relationships of those involved and observe the scope of the case's ramifications.
Read alongside other Qing literary inquisition cases and compare handling methods and political backgrounds.
After reading, supplement background material on Qing thought control to deepen understanding of the case.

About the publisher

Nanhai Publication Company China · Founded in 1988

Nanhai Publication Company is a comprehensive publisher known for its literature and arts titles, covering fields such as classical poetry, martial arts fiction, and folk literature. Judging from the more than 1,600 books in the database, the company has released classical poetic works including the Nineteen Old Poems and the Nine Songs, as well as multiple volumes of Huanzhulouzhu's series The Swordsmen of Mount Shu, along with related writings by authors such as Guan Hanqing, Qu Yuan, Zuo Si, and Wang Zhihuan. Its publishing character lies in balancing the organization of classic texts with the dissemination of popular literature, placing poetry anthologies alongside long martial arts novels and presenting a relatively diverse literary profile. Public information is limited, and further details about its editorial practices and series planning remain to be supplemented.

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FAQ

What is this book mainly about?

This book centers on the case of Xie Jishi in the Qing dynasty and is a topical reading that presents literary inquisition and political purge through a single case. Owing to limited source material, the introduction does not develop specific details; readers can use it as a case study for understanding Qing scholars' risks in speech and how cases were handled.

Can I read it without a background in Qing history?

Yes. The book is mainly a case narrative and is not demanding, making it suitable as introductory supplementary reading on Qing literary inquisitions. Reading it together with background material on Qing politics will make it easier to understand.

Is it suitable as classroom teaching material?

It can be used as supplementary case material to help students concretely grasp how literary inquisitions operated. But it is not a systematic general survey; teachers should supplement background material and compare it with other cases in order to form a fuller understanding.

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Anonymous Author

Anonymous is not a real personal name but a general Chinese designation for authors whose names are unknown, lost, or unsigned. Neither nationality nor dates of birth and death can be verified, and available public information is limited, so the works attributed to this name are the only basis for description. The collection holds 2,078 works under Anonymous, spanning medicine, classics, historical readings, ancient poetry, classical literature, and philosophy. Representative works include The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon: Lingshu, Mencius, The Book of Documents, Nineteen Old Poems, Complete Song Ci, and The Peacock Flies Southeast. Most of these works took shape through long transmission and editing, emerging either from collective folk creation or from authors whose names were lost over time. In ancient China, the Book of Songs, the Great Learning, and many popular storybooks and plays were signed Anonymous because their authors could not be traced. Anonymous works cross the classics, histories, philosophical writings, medical texts, and poetry; their subjects are broad, and their styles vary from archaic simplicity to clear naturalness, making them important and influential sources for understanding ancient Chinese thought, medicine, and literature.