Fables.
"Liezi" was written by Liezi, his disciples and subsequent scholars in the early Warring States Period. It is a famous classic in the ideological and cultural history of pre-Qin China.
Belonging to the works of the various schools of thought, it is a book of wisdom that can open up people's minds, give them enlightenment, and give them wisdom. His book is an indispensable part of Taoism, which carefully observes the fate of the news of creation, promotes Huang Lao's seclusion, is simple and elegant, and has a horizontal and vertical tone.
The book records many fables, myths and legends, which play an important role in the history of ancient Chinese literature. There are also a lot of discussions on health preservation and ancient Qigong in the book, which are also worthy of study. We must understand Chinese traditional culture and absorb its essence to promote and promote the harmonious customs of today's socialism and the health of all people.
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Introduction to famous stories in "Liezi":
1. "The Foolish Old Man Moves the Mountains"
"The Foolish Old Man Moves the Mountains" is from the Warring States Period A short fable written by the thinker Liezi. The article narrates the story of Yu Gong who was not afraid of hardships, persevered and kept digging mountains, and finally moved the Emperor of Heaven to move the mountains away.
Through the Yu Gong’s perseverance and the wise old man’s timidity, as well as the contrast between "foolishness" and "wisdom", it shows the confidence and perseverance of the working people in ancient China, and illustrates that to overcome difficulties, we must The principle of perseverance.
The full text is neatly narrated, echoes from beginning to end, the plot is complete, the dialogues are vivid, and the dialogues that fit the personality perfectly promote the development of the plot.
2. "Two Children Debating the Sun"
"Two Children Debating the Sun" is a prose written by Liezi, a thinker during the Warring States Period. This article is also a fable of great educational significance. It describes that Confucius encountered two children arguing about the distance of the sun, but Confucius could not make a decision.
It illustrates the truth that knowledge is endless and learning is endless. At the same time, it also praises Confucius’ spirit of seeking truth from facts and daring to admit his own lack of knowledge, and the ancient people’s spirit of daring to explore objective truth, and being able to think independently and boldly question.
The full text expresses the characters and develops the storyline through dialogue descriptions. The characters’ language is highly personalized, and the characters’ images are clearly visible and lifelike.
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