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About the Bibliography of The Complete Library of the Four Treasures

Shen-qing LIN   

  • Received:2000-06-11 Online:2000-09-15 Published:2026-03-11

Abstract:

The Complete Library of the Four Treasures (Siku Quanshu), of which there are hundreds of bibliographies now, is the largest collection of classical works available in many ages of Chinese history. This paper provides an overall review of these bibliographies covering its collection, compilation, supplements, researches, etc., and attempts to give an objective account of the historical development of these bibliographies.

Key words: The Complete Library of the Four Treasures, literature, bibliography