西京雜記 By: Xin Liu (-23)
"西京雜記" by Xin Liu is a beautifully written and insightful collection of essays that offer a unique perspective on life in ancient China. Liu's writing is poetic and evocative, drawing readers into a world of long ago with vivid descriptions and thoughtful reflections on the human experience. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from nature and philosophy to social customs and historical events, providing a rich tapestry of life in the Western Capital of Xi'an. Overall, "西京雜記" is a captivating read that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and invites readers to ponder the timeless questions of existence. First Page: 卷一　　　　　漢高帝七年。蕭相國營未央宮。因龍首山製前殿。建北闕未央宮。周迴二十二里。九十五步五尺。街道周迴七十里。臺殿四十三。其三十二在外。其十一在後。宮池十三山六池一山一亦在後宮。門闥凡九十五。武帝作昆明池。欲伐昆吾夷。教習水戰。因而于上遊戲養魚。魚給諸陵廟祭祀。餘付長安市賣之。池周迴四十里。漢制宗廟。八月飲酎。用九醞太牢。皇帝侍祠以正月旦作酒。八月成。名曰酎。一曰九醞。一名醇酎。京師大水。祭山川以止雨。丞相御史二千石禱祠。如求雨法。天子筆管。以錯寶為跗。毛皆以秋兔之毫。官師路扈為之以雜寶為匣。廁以玉璧翠羽。皆直百金。漢制天子玉几。冬則加綈錦其上。謂之綈几。以象牙為火籠。籠上皆散華文。後宮則五色綾文。以酒為書滴。取其不冰以玉為硯。亦取其不冰。夏設羽扇。冬設繒扇。公侯皆以竹木為几。冬則以細罽為橐以憑之。不得加綈錦。武帝時西域獻吉光裘。入水不濡。上時服此裘以聽朝。高帝戚夫人。善鼓瑟擊筑。帝常擁夫人倚瑟而絃歌。畢每泣下流漣。�... Continue reading book >>

西京雜記 By: Xin Liu (-23)

"西京雜記" by Xin Liu is a beautifully written and insightful collection of essays that offer a unique perspective on life in ancient China. Liu's writing is poetic and evocative, drawing readers into a world of long ago with vivid descriptions and thoughtful reflections on the human experience. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from nature and philosophy to social customs and historical events, providing a rich tapestry of life in the Western Capital of Xi'an. Overall, "西京雜記" is a captivating read that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and invites readers to ponder the timeless questions of existence.

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卷一　　　　　漢高帝七年。蕭相國營未央宮。因龍首山製前殿。建北闕未央宮。周迴二十二里。九十五步五尺。街道周迴七十里。臺殿四十三。其三十二在外。其十一在後。宮池十三山六池一山一亦在後宮。門闥凡九十五。武帝作昆明池。欲伐昆吾夷。教習水戰。因而于上遊戲養魚。魚給諸陵廟祭祀。餘付長安市賣之。池周迴四十里。

漢制宗廟。八月飲酎。用九醞太牢。皇帝侍祠以正月旦作酒。八月成。名曰酎。一曰九醞。一名醇酎。

京師大水。祭山川以止雨。丞相御史二千石禱祠。如求雨法。

天子筆管。以錯寶為跗。毛皆以秋兔之毫。官師路扈為之以雜寶為匣。廁以玉璧翠羽。皆直百金。

漢制天子玉几。冬則加綈錦其上。謂之綈几。以象牙為火籠。籠上皆散華文。後宮則五色綾文。以酒為書滴。取其不冰以玉為硯。亦取其不冰。夏設羽扇。冬設繒扇。公侯皆以竹木為几。冬則以細罽為橐以憑之。不得加綈錦。

武帝時西域獻吉光裘。入水不濡。上時服此裘以聽朝。

高帝戚夫人。善鼓瑟擊筑。帝常擁夫人倚瑟而絃歌。畢每泣下流漣。�... Continue reading book >>

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