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Taking You Closer to the Portraits of Eminent Scholars in A New Account of the Tales of the World, Revisiting the Integrity and Unrestrained Lifestyle of the Wei and Jin Dynasties.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Romantic Tales in Turbulent Times: Liu Qiang's Exquisite Analysis of "A New Account of the Tales of the World" is a guidebook to A New Account of the Tales of the World meticulously written by Professor Liu Qiang from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Tongji University. As a classic work that integrates Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and bridges literature, history, and philosophy, A New Account of the Tales of the World is acclaimed as an encyclopedia of medieval Chinese culture, vividly capturing the humanistic spirit and the demeanor of literati during the Wei and Jin dynasties. From a modern perspective, Professor Liu Qiang offers an accessible yet profound reinterpretation of this classic through three major sections: "Allusions," "Customs," and "Figures." The book combines rigorous academic research with easy-to-understand explanations, guiding readers to appreciate the anecdotes, witticisms, and unique talents of the Wei and Jin literati, and to immerse themselves in the distinctive spiritual charm of that era. This work serves not only as a valuable reference for academic research but also as an ideal introductory read for general audiences seeking to understand the ethos of the Wei and Jin dynasties.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿