02084cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500170014324600190016026400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036550800300039652011780042653400450160465300610164985600430171099900170175325162UtSlPG20260610133557.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aPL1 aWang, Shizhen,d1634-171110a池北偶談1 aChi Bei Ou Tan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-04-25  aProduced by Pei-Hsuan Yan  a"池北偶談" by Shizhen Wang is a collection of historical anecdotes and observations written in the late 17th century. The work presents a rich tapestry of insights into the political, cultural, and social circumstances of the author's era, highlighting various figures and events relevant to the Qing dynasty's history. Through its detailed accounts and reflections, the text aims to illuminate the nuances of governance and the experiences of scholars within the Confucian tradition.  The opening of "池北偶談" introduces several topics, primarily revolving around the administrative and cultural practices during the early Qing dynasty, particularly under the rule of Emperor Kangxi. Shizhen Wang discusses the roles and ranks of various officials, the significance of academic achievements, and significant events, such as the revival of examinations and appointments of officials. Notably, he reflects on individual cases, such as the impressive progress of certain families within the bureaucratic structure, offering a glimpse into the intertwining of personal ambition and public service in the imperial context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChina -- History -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25162  c66163d66163