Research On "Manuscripts Of Qing History·Wenyuan Biography"

The "Draft History of Qing Dynasty ·Biographies of Literators" as a part of the "Draft History of Qing Dynasty",Its compilation began in the three years of the Republic of China(1914),and ended in sixteen years in the Republic of China(1927)."Biographies of Literators" has compiled by Miu Quansun,Ma Qichang and Ke Shaomin,a total of three volumes,involving three hundred and fifty-four biographies,It includes people who have made certain achievements in poetry and prose."Biographies of Literators" is not only an important part of many biographies of Qing dynasty,but also occupies an important position in the history of Qing dynasty literature,it is of great significance to study the communication among writers,the characteristics of poetry and academic changes in Qing Dynasty.At present,the academic circles pays more attention to the"Biographies of Literators" in the Twenty-Four Histories,Comparatively speaking,the research on the "Draft History of Qing Dynasty ·Biographies of Literators" has not yet started,so it is necessary to study it thoroughly."Draft History of Qing Dynasty·Biographies of Literators" is much more like the "Ming History·Biographies of Literators".All the characters collected in "Draft History of Qing Dynasty·Biographies of Literators" have certain achievements in poetry and prose,good conduct and the spread of writings,The standard of entry is not only related to the prevailing social atmosphere,but also to the values of the compilers.The Qing Dynasty rulers advocated that the use of culture to govern the country,and the writings of both public and private should be magnificent.The Qing dynasty was the heyday of the development of biographical genres,all of which provided a good historical basis for the compilation of "Biographies of Literators".Most of the contents of "Biographies of Literators" are formed on the basis of excerpting and synthesizing the predecessors' writings,and its main historical source is the "National History of Qing Dynasty".In addition,the collection of essays on the inscriptions,"Guo Chao Xian Zheng Shi Lue","Biography of Figures in Tongcheng","Biography of Turncoat Officials" as well as some of the collection and local Chronicles are also selected."Biographies of Literators" itself also has many advantages.Firstly,it can correct the mistakes of the "National History of Qing Dynasty".Secondly,the relationship between family inheritance,teacher-student relationship and the regional characteristics of literature can also be reflected through the relationship between the positive and the attached "Biographies of Literators".In addition,there is also a small number of content in the "Biographies of Literators",which is of great significance to the in-depth understanding of his literary thoughts.Although"Biographies of Literators" also contains some historical facts wrong and brief contents and so on,but it does not cover up its value.It is not only a reference material for the study of the poetry and prose of the Qing Dynasty,but also a reference for the study of the development and changes of the Qing Dynasty literature.