Project Gutenberg 2008-05-02 Public domain in the USA. 2515 Kong, Pingzhong 1044 1111 孔平仲 Kong, Yifu 續世說 Xu shi shuo Produced by Yi-Hsuan Huang "續世說" by Pingzhong Kong is a historical account written in the late 6th to early 7th century. The work is a compilation of anecdotes and moral lessons that explore the exemplary virtues and behaviors of historical figures from various dynasties, primarily focusing on the values of integrity, loyalty, and benevolence. It serves not just as a record of historical narratives but also as a reflection on moral philosophy. The opening of the text presents a series of vignettes that highlight the commendable actions of different individuals. It begins with a poignant reflection on the loss of a respected official and the admiration that surrounded his character and virtues, depicting the relationship between the prince and his deceased counselor. Following this, a variety of stories unfold, showcasing individuals from different backgrounds who demonstrate selflessness, integrity, and wisdom in their actions, often resulting in widespread respect and admiration from their peers and communities. These early anecdotes serve to set the tone for the book, emphasizing the profound impact of virtue in governance and personal conduct. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh China -- History -- Anecdotes AC Text Category: History - Other Category: Philosophy & Ethics 360146 2025-08-10T11:05:19.524392 text/html 359967 2025-01-10T11:48:13.693387 text/html 237900 2025-08-10T11:05:23.723458 application/epub+zip 240496 2025-08-10T11:05:21.085415 application/epub+zip 240497 2025-08-10T11:05:20.076441 application/epub+zip 428086 2025-08-10T11:05:25.707369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 419261 2025-08-10T11:05:23.149407 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389913 2022-09-11T14:27:05.016933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347052 2025-08-10T11:05:19.281436 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 346992 2008-05-02T08:15:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16764 2025-08-10T11:05:25.829414 application/rdf+xml 8383 2025-08-10T11:05:20.573481 image/jpeg 2158 2025-08-10T11:05:20.324395 image/jpeg 176274 2008-05-02T08:15:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 235091 2025-08-10T11:05:19.551418 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog