1, historical significance:
Creation of biographical history books: Sima Qian pioneered the writing method of biographical history books of Historical Records, focusing on biographies and describing historical events and processes. This style provides an important reference and model for the compilation of historical books in later generations, which has far-reaching influence.
Preserve precious historical materials: Historical events and deeds recorded in Historical Records provide a lot of precious historical materials for future generations. Moreover, due to the early compilation of historical records, some early historical materials were preserved, which provided an important basis for studying the history at that time.
Revealing historical laws: Sima Qian made an in-depth analysis and evaluation of historical events and figures in Historical Records, revealing many laws and trends of historical development. This provides an important perspective and train of thought for future generations to know and understand history.
Promoting the development of historiography: As the first biographical general history, Historical Records marks the independence and maturity of China's historiography. Its compilation and dissemination stimulated the interest and research of future generations in history and promoted the development of China's historiography.
2. Literary value:
Excellent writing style: Sima Qian's writing style is beautiful, concise and vivid. His description is vivid and meticulous, with high artistic appeal.
Distinctive characterization: The characters in Historical Records have distinct personalities and their own characteristics. Sima Qian's description and evaluation of the characters show their characteristics such as personality, thought and morality, which makes readers have a deeper understanding and understanding of historical figures.
Profound thoughts and comments: Sima Qian made in-depth thoughts and comments on historical events and figures in Historical Records, and expressed his historical views and values through historical theory. These historical theories are of great significance for future generations to understand history and human nature.
Influence on later literature
The literary value of Historical Records lies not only in its own writing and characterization, but also in its influence on later literature. Sima Qian's creative techniques and thoughts had a far-reaching impact on later literary forms such as poetry, prose and drama, and became a classic in China's literary history.
To sum up, Sima Qian's Historical Records has far-reaching historical significance and important literary value. It not only provides us with precious historical materials and reveals the law of historical development, but also becomes a model of later literature with its excellent writing style and profound ideological evaluation.