Mister Mas Grammar Guide to Literary Chinese. The Original Chinese Text of the Mashi Wentong with Chinese-English Character and Word Glossaries

Amidst the decline of Imperial China and the pressures of modernization, this groundbreaking grammar by Ma Jianzhong serves as a pivotal resource for understanding Literary Chinese. Written by a native Chinese scholar, it reflects the era's insecurities about cultural relevance and the push for a national language standard. The book includes the original Chinese text along with Chinese-English glossaries, making it accessible for Western students and researchers in Chinese linguistics. It marks the beginning of ongoing language planning and reform efforts in China.