世說新語 by Yiqing Liu
Shishuo Xinyu (A New Account of Tales of the World), compiled by Liu Yiqing during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, is a seminal work of Chinese classical l
Shishuo Xinyu (A New Account of Tales of the World), compiled by Liu Yiqing during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, is a seminal work of Chinese classical literature. This collection of anecdotes chronicles the lives, wit, and philosophies of historical figures, scholars, and aristocrats from the late Han Dynasty to the Jin Dynasty. Organized into thematic chapters, the text offers a vivid window into the cultural aesthetics, social norms, and refined sensibilities of the Chinese literati during a period of significant political transition. As a cornerstone of the biji (note-form) genre, this volume remains an essential primary source for understanding traditional Chinese intellectual history, character portraiture, and the development of classical prose.
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