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Title: 虬髯客傳
Alternate Title: Qiuranke zhuan
Note: Reading ease score: 39.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Wan-Wen Yang
Summary: "虬髯客傳" by Guangting Du is a historical novel believed to have been written during the Tang dynasty period, which spanned from the 7th to the 10th centuries. The book explores themes of valor, intrigue, and the complex dynamics of power and loyalty within the context of a politically tumultuous time in Chinese history. The narrative centers on the character Li Jing, a humble scholar who encounters a mysterious figure known as the "虬髯客" or "Curved Beard Guest." This enigmatic character provides counsel and assistance to Li Jing as he navigates the treacherous political landscape following the fall of the Sui dynasty and the rise of the Tang dynasty. One pivotal moment of the story involves the Curved Beard Guest guiding Li Jing in his interactions with various notable figures and helping him understand the intricacies of power. Through alliances, strategic planning, and a blend of fate and wisdom, the story illustrates how honor and merit shape one’s destiny in an era filled with ambition and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Du, Guangting, 850-933
EBook No.: 23915
Published: Dec 19, 2007
Downloads: 68
Language: Chinese
Subject: Short stories, Chinese
LoCC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: 虬髯客傳
Alternate Title: Qiuranke zhuan
Note: Reading ease score: 39.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Wan-Wen Yang
Summary: "虬髯客傳" by Guangting Du is a historical novel believed to have been written during the Tang dynasty period, which spanned from the 7th to the 10th centuries. The book explores themes of valor, intrigue, and the complex dynamics of power and loyalty within the context of a politically tumultuous time in Chinese history. The narrative centers on the character Li Jing, a humble scholar who encounters a mysterious figure known as the "虬髯客" or "Curved Beard Guest." This enigmatic character provides counsel and assistance to Li Jing as he navigates the treacherous political landscape following the fall of the Sui dynasty and the rise of the Tang dynasty. One pivotal moment of the story involves the Curved Beard Guest guiding Li Jing in his interactions with various notable figures and helping him understand the intricacies of power. Through alliances, strategic planning, and a blend of fate and wisdom, the story illustrates how honor and merit shape one’s destiny in an era filled with ambition and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Du, Guangting, 850-933
EBook No.: 23915
Published: Dec 19, 2007
Downloads: 68
Language: Chinese
Subject: Short stories, Chinese
LoCC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.