About the author

Zheng Pu is an author whose name appears only sparsely in publicly available records: little is known about his life, nationality, dates of birth and death, or educational background, and even an English name has not been passed down. What can be confirmed is that three works are held under his name in this collection, all centered on the Shu Wang Ben Ji (Records of the Kings of Shu), including one edition with both classical text and modern Chinese translation and two other editions of the same title. This series brings ancient Shu legends and historical accounts to contemporary readers, touching on categories such as otherworldly continents, classic works, and Eastern philosophy, which indicates a sustained focus on local ancient history and the collation of classical texts. In terms of style, Zheng Pu emphasizes the presentation and translation of source material, using language that is archaic yet oriented toward modern reading, seeking to bridge the original text and vernacular Chinese. Though his personal history is difficult to verify, his works themselves offer readers a window onto early narratives of the Shu region and provide usable texts for reading and study of related subjects.

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Publishers

Nanhai Publication Company