| Author |
Shen, Kuo, 1031-1095 |
| Title |
夢溪筆談, Volume 22-26
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| Alternate Title |
Mengxi Bi Tan, Volume 22-26 [1031-1095 A.D.]
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Pool_Essays
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| Credits |
Produced by Sally Yo
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| Summary |
"夢溪筆談, Volume 22-26" by Kuo Shen is a collection of essays and observations likely written during the late 11th century. This work offers insights into various topics, including society, nature, governance, and human behavior, often filled with anecdotes and observations reflecting the complexities of life during the Song dynasty. The opening of the text presents a series of reflections and critiques on cultural and social practices, as well as specific historical anecdotes related to governance and personal experiences of notable individuals. It discusses the nuances of language usage, illustrates various misunderstandings, and offers insights into the lives of scholars and officials in that era. As Kuo Shen addresses different characters and situations, his writing captures a rich tapestry of the societal norms and intellectual debates of his time, showing a keen awareness of the absurdities and complexities present in daily life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Chinese |
| LoC Class |
PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
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| Subject |
China -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Anecdotes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7316 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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