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Literary Collection of Nan-hsüan
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Song dynasty AD960-1279
Literary Collection of Nan-hsüan
Introduction
Song dynasty AD960-1279
Literary Collection of Nan-hsüan
26.3 x 19 cm (print: 21.2 x 16.5 cm)
Zhang Chi (1133-1180), Song dynasty
Chekiang Sung imprint from the reign of Ningzong (1195-1224)
Nan-hsuan was the sobriquet of Zhang Chi, a native of Sichuan. The famous Neo-Confucianist Zhu Xi (1130-1200) praised Zhang Chi in his eulogy for his character and erudition, making him an important figure in the philosophy of the period and a role model for later generations.
Originally entitled "Nan-hsuan hsien-sheng wen-chi” (The Literary Collection of Nan-hsuan), it survived in two editions. One was in 30 chuan (chapters) and recorded by Ch'en Chen-sun of the Song dynasty (960-1279). The other was a 44-chapter edition recorded by Chao Hsi-pien, also of the Song dynasty. The former was not recorded in any collections, except for the catalogues of two private collections in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The 44-chapter edition was arranged by Zhu Xi and, after being reprinted in the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), enjoyed great circulation. However, the original Song imprint is mentioned only once--in the collection of Chi Chen-i during the early Qing dynasty. It is unknown whether this copy still exists, making this copy in the collection of the National Palace Museum apparently the only surviving Song dynasty edition of this book.
Unfortunately, with 28 chapters, the Museum copy is not complete. It, nonetheless, is important as not only a sole surviving Song edition, but also as a reference for later reprints.
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