tồn cảo
Definition
- Noun:
- Posthumous manuscript: A written work, such as a draft, manuscript, or collection of papers, left behind by an author after their death. It often implies unpublished or unfinished work.
- Literary remains: The body of writings, notes, or documents remaining after a writer's death.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các nhà nghiên cứu đang phân tích tồn cảo của nhà thơ. (Researchers are analyzing the poet's posthumous manuscripts.)
- Tồn cảo của ông ấy được gia đình gìn giữ cẩn thận. (His literary remains were carefully preserved by his family.)
- Cuốn sách này được xuất bản từ tồn cảo của tác giả. (This book was published from the author's posthumous papers.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in formal, literary, or academic contexts to discuss the legacy and unpublished works of deceased writers, scholars, or historical figures.
- It often carries a connotation of value, as these documents may provide insight into the author's thoughts or contain important unfinished works.
Variants and Related Words
- Di cảo: A more common and direct synonym for "posthumous manuscript" or "literary remains." The terms are often used interchangeably.
- Di cảo của nhà văn đã được công bố. (The writer's posthumous works have been published.)
Synonyms
- Posthumous papers: Writings published after the author's death.
- Literary estate: The body of work and related documents left by a writer.
- Nachlass: A German-derived academic term for the complete body of work left by an author at death.
Related Concepts
- Unpublished works: Writings that have not been printed or distributed publicly, which may be part of a .
- Archival materials: Historical documents or records, which can include posthumous manuscripts.