Daily Etiquette of the Ancients

Daily Etiquette of the Ancients

Zeng Yi , Chen Zihua
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【Editor's Recommendation】
★ A new work by Zeng Yi, distinguished professor at Tongji University and expert in rites, this is the best introductory read for understanding ancient daily etiquette. Strongly recommended by Peng Lin, distinguished professor of humanities at Tsinghua University, and Yu Wanli, distinguished professor at Zhejiang University.
★ Centered on the Three Rites, combined with "Zhu Xi's Family Rituals," it discusses ancient daily etiquette focusing on greetings, coming-of-age ceremonies, weddings, funerals, and sacrifices.
★ This book delves deep into traditional literature, using an easy-to-understand writing style to explain the essence of ancient rites, which is significant for the public to understand ancient rites and integrate them into modern life.
★ The book contains over 100 illustrations, nearly 50 of which are hand-drawn by the author, including diagrams of rituals, directions, and routes, which are simple, appealing, and highly practical.
★ The cover features gold hot stamping, and the interior layout is meticulously designed with a mix of text and illustrations, providing a comfortable reading experience.
【About the Book】
Ancient Chinese rituals, as a lifeline running through the nation, society, and family, influenced all aspects of ancient daily life. Professor Zeng Yi has dedicated over twenty years to the study of classics, specializing particularly in the "Spring and Autumn Annals" and "Rites." In writing this book, he focused on explaining the essence of ancient rites in simple language, while also connecting them to contemporary life and Western etiquette from historical and philosophical perspectives. This is highly significant for the public to gain a deeper understanding of ancient rites and transform modern life.
This book first provides a general discussion of the essence of rites, then, centered on the Three Rites and combined with "Zhu Xi's Family Rituals," discusses ancient daily etiquette focusing on greetings, coming-of-age ceremonies, weddings, funerals, and sacrifices. The book's distinguishing feature lies in its deep dive into literature and its focus on everyday life, grasping the essence of rituals amidst the changes between ancient and modern times.

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出版社/Publisher:上海古籍出版社
出品方/Imprint:Baopu Culture
页数/Page: 300