Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2008-05-02 Public domain in the USA. 245 Kong, Pingzhong 1044 1111 孔平仲 Kong, Yifu 續世說 Xu shi shuo Produced by Yi-Hsuan Huang "續世說" by Pingzhong Kong is a historical account written in the late 6th to early 7th century. The work is a compilation of anecdotes and moral lessons that explore the exemplary virtues and behaviors of historical figures from various dynasties, primarily focusing on the values of integrity, loyalty, and benevolence. It serves not just as a record of historical narratives but also as a reflection on moral philosophy. The opening of the text presents a series of vignettes that highlight the commendable actions of different individuals. It begins with a poignant reflection on the loss of a respected official and the admiration that surrounded his character and virtues, depicting the relationship between the prince and his deceased counselor. Following this, a variety of stories unfold, showcasing individuals from different backgrounds who demonstrate selflessness, integrity, and wisdom in their actions, often resulting in widespread respect and admiration from their peers and communities. These early anecdotes serve to set the tone for the book, emphasizing the profound impact of virtue in governance and personal conduct. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh China -- History -- Anecdotes AC Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General 359974 359914 2024-10-11T04:44:51.910018 2023-09-11T08:07:08.215824 text/html text/html 359967 359907 2024-10-11T04:44:52.160071 2023-09-11T08:07:08.348876 text/html text/html 228021 2024-10-11T04:44:56.714024 application/epub+zip 230701 2024-10-11T04:44:53.841995 application/epub+zip 230703 2024-10-11T04:44:52.754027 application/epub+zip 419362 2024-10-11T04:44:58.850007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 410555 2024-10-11T04:44:56.103024 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389913 2022-09-11T14:27:05.016933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347052 2024-10-11T04:44:51.647068 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 346992 2008-05-02T08:15:10 text/plain; charset=utf-8 176274 2008-05-02T08:15:12 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17913 2024-10-11T04:44:58.974043 application/rdf+xml 7950 2024-10-11T04:44:53.290000 image/jpeg 2128 2024-10-11T04:44:53.021271 image/jpeg 224697 2024-10-11T04:44:52.190053 application/octet-stream application/zip