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Title: 無聲戲
Alternate Title: Wu Sheng Xi
Alternate Title: 无声戏
Credits: Produced by Colly Chang
Summary: "無聲戲" by Yu Li is a fictional novel written in a time period that suggests a connection to the Ming or early Qing dynasties. The narrative explores themes of marriage and compatibility, focusing on the juxtaposition of beauty and ugliness in relationships, as well as the implications of societal expectations. The story opens with the character 闕裡侯, a rather unattractive man, who finds himself wed to a stunning woman, highlighting the dramatic contrasts and ensuing challenges that arise from their mismatched union. The beginning of the novel delves into the complex nature of matrimonial compatibility, introducing 闕裡侯's unfortunate predicament after marrying a beautiful woman, 鄒小姐. The narrative captures the emotional turmoil that arises from their union, predominantly stemming from the husband's low self-esteem and the wife's growing dissatisfaction with her situation. As the story unfolds, it suggests a deeper commentary on societal norms regarding beauty, marriage, and the often harsh realities faced by women who find themselves in similar fates. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of these themes, promising a blend of humor and poignant reflection on the nature of love and compatibility in the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Li, Yu, 1611-1680?
EBook No.: 23907
Published: Dec 19, 2007
Downloads: 332
Language: Chinese
Subject: Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: 無聲戲
Alternate Title: Wu Sheng Xi
Alternate Title: 无声戏
Credits: Produced by Colly Chang
Summary: "無聲戲" by Yu Li is a fictional novel written in a time period that suggests a connection to the Ming or early Qing dynasties. The narrative explores themes of marriage and compatibility, focusing on the juxtaposition of beauty and ugliness in relationships, as well as the implications of societal expectations. The story opens with the character 闕裡侯, a rather unattractive man, who finds himself wed to a stunning woman, highlighting the dramatic contrasts and ensuing challenges that arise from their mismatched union. The beginning of the novel delves into the complex nature of matrimonial compatibility, introducing 闕裡侯's unfortunate predicament after marrying a beautiful woman, 鄒小姐. The narrative captures the emotional turmoil that arises from their union, predominantly stemming from the husband's low self-esteem and the wife's growing dissatisfaction with her situation. As the story unfolds, it suggests a deeper commentary on societal norms regarding beauty, marriage, and the often harsh realities faced by women who find themselves in similar fates. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of these themes, promising a blend of humor and poignant reflection on the nature of love and compatibility in the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Li, Yu, 1611-1680?
EBook No.: 23907
Published: Dec 19, 2007
Downloads: 332
Language: Chinese
Subject: Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.