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This work is a collection of poetry and essays by Jiang Mian (1462–1532; commonly known as Master Qiongtai), a child prodigy who, in 1477, at the age of 15, achieved the highest score in the provincial civil examination. Together with his brother, he received his jin shi degree in 1487 and was selected as a compiler of the Hanlin Academy. A Hanlin compiler’s tasks included drafting imperial orders and decrees, compiling and editing historical works, interpreting the classics, and nurturing and training students. Jiang assumed a number of ...