Chapter 21 Message to the reissue of "Encyclopedia of Chinese Classical Literature" (60 volumes in total)

Recently, due to my work, I have had more opportunities to meet some writers who are engaged in creation on Chinese literature, Chinese historiography and China. When these people get together, they all talk about "Encyclopedia of Chinese Classical Literature" without exception. This book.This "Encyclopedia" has made many Japanese people have a strong interest in China. With this book, many people have a better understanding of Chinese culture, their horizons have been greatly broadened, and they have taken important steps on the road of life. step. Similarly, my own research on ancient Chinese history was also influenced by the modern Japanese version of "Spring and Autumn Zuoshi Zhuan" translated by Takeuchi Teruo in the second volume of "Daquan".As a reference material for historical novels, it is necessary for me to redo a correct historical chronology, so rather than saying that I am reading ancient Chinese history, it is better to say that I am re-writing Chinese history. An overview of the various vassal states in the Spring and Autumn Period.Of course, not only this volume, but other ancient Chinese history books will also be of great help to you in understanding China. For example, the "Shan Hai Jing" included in the eighth volume contains the ancient Chinese gods, etc., and the unique mystical theory The "Shui Jing Zhu" (manuscript) included in the twenty-first volume records the mountains and rivers in China in detail, and is a long-standing geography textbook.After reading these classic works, you will be overwhelmed by the experiences of ancient Chinese literati and poets.

This "Encyclopedia of Chinese Classical Literature" is divided into 60 volumes, from which you can find the prototype of human beings. It describes the essence of human beings in detail and meticulously, and fully demonstrates the great happiness and great compassion of the Chinese people. The characteristics of emotional fluctuations in the long river.For us Japanese, not only can we learn the principles of life by studying "Daquan", but we can also get in touch with the essence of the extensive and profound ancient Chinese culture.Of course, it takes a lot of effort to fully understand and master Chinese classical literature, and the most accurate and quickest way to get in touch with its essence is to read Japanese modern language translations.

Recently, I heard that at the request of readers, the editorial board of "Encyclopedia of Chinese Classical Literature" is preparing to publish this history book again. The endless river of Chinese culture will appear before us again. Isn't this something to be happy about? thing?