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Title: 雞肋編

Alternate Title: Ji le bian

Credits: Produced by Tsai Hui Ching

Summary: "雞肋編" by Zhuang Chuo is a historical narrative or scholarly work written in the Song dynasty. This text likely explores various topics, incorporating anecdotes, philosophical musings, and reflections on culture and society during the author’s time. The narrative seems to blend historical context with personal observations, focusing on the complexities and nuances of social customs. The opening of "雞肋編" presents a reflection on the nature of choices and the nuances of decision-making, drawing from the historical context of the era. Zhuang Chuo introduces the metaphor of "chicken ribs," referring to something that is not useful when retained, yet unfortunate to discard, illustrating the ambivalence of certain pursuits or passions. Characters like Yang Xiu engage in contemplative dialogue about the futility and value of endeavors, setting the tone for a work that interweaves wisdom with practical observations about life and governance. It touches on food, rituals, and traditions, evoking a rich tapestry of cultural insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Zhuang, Chuo, 1078-

EBook No.: 27398

Published: Dec 3, 2008

Downloads: 64

Language: Chinese

Subject: China -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Anecdotes

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: 雞肋編

Alternate Title: Ji le bian

Credits: Produced by Tsai Hui Ching

Summary: "雞肋編" by Zhuang Chuo is a historical narrative or scholarly work written in the Song dynasty. This text likely explores various topics, incorporating anecdotes, philosophical musings, and reflections on culture and society during the author’s time. The narrative seems to blend historical context with personal observations, focusing on the complexities and nuances of social customs. The opening of "雞肋編" presents a reflection on the nature of choices and the nuances of decision-making, drawing from the historical context of the era. Zhuang Chuo introduces the metaphor of "chicken ribs," referring to something that is not useful when retained, yet unfortunate to discard, illustrating the ambivalence of certain pursuits or passions. Characters like Yang Xiu engage in contemplative dialogue about the futility and value of endeavors, setting the tone for a work that interweaves wisdom with practical observations about life and governance. It touches on food, rituals, and traditions, evoking a rich tapestry of cultural insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Zhuang, Chuo, 1078-

EBook No.: 27398

Published: Dec 3, 2008

Downloads: 64

Language: Chinese

Subject: China -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Anecdotes

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.