The Authentication and Verification of Tao Yuanming's Works
Among the existing works attributed to Tao Yuanming,there are eight pieces that are considered unverified,namely,Wu XiaoZhuan,SiBaMu,Returning to the Farm(No.6),Questioning the Messenger,Poems of the Four Seasons,The Peach Blossom Spring Poems,Nine Chapters on Reading History,and Praise on the Fan.The earliest Song Dynasty editions of"Tao Yuanming Collection"raised various questions about these unverified works.Scholars since the Song Dynasty have continuously sought evidence,both near and far,to verify their authenticity,leading to ongoing debates in academia.The main annotated editions of"Tao Yuanming Collection"currently in circulation also vary in their inclusion or exclusion of these unverified works.The authentication of Tao Yuanming's works is an important issue in Tao Yuanming studies,and it is necessary to clarify the academic contexts,and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various scholarly arguments.
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