Shishuo Xinyu (Characters Edition) (2-Volume Set) eBook

"Shishuo Xinyu" (New Accounts of Tales of the World) is a collection of stories compiled by Liu Yiqing, the Prince of Linchuan in the Song Dynasty of the Southern Dynasties. It primarily records the words and deeds, as well as anecdotes, of famous scholars from the late Eastern Han Dynasty to the periods of the Three Kingdoms, the Western Jin, and the Eastern Jin. "Shishuo Xinyu" holds immense literary value and serves as a valuable reference for historical research, earning it high praise through the ages and attracting numerous readers and researchers.As a literary classic, "Shishuo Xinyu" has been included in the required reading list for middle school students. However, due to its concise and profound language and abundant allusions, there is a certain threshold for students to read it. To address this, "Shishuo Xinyu (Character Edition)" suitable for junior high school students has been published. It selects nearly 400 stories, arranged by character and further categorized by their identities. The book includes introductions before each category and biographies before each character, allowing students to gain a certain understanding of the historical background and character relationships, thereby preparing them to comprehend the stories. Each story is accompanied by annotations and translations to ensure students grasp the meaning of every word; there are also "commentaries" to help students grasp the meaning of the text and attempt to use the imagery provided by the stories in their writing. Additionally, modules such as "background," "allusions," "cultural common sense," "historical connections," and "idioms" are set up to enhance students' understanding and broaden their knowledge. The published "Shishuo Xinyu (Character Edition)" is a meticulously crafted work that truly aims to enhance students' reading abilities and knowledge levels, not limited to exam-oriented learning.