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Title: 癡人說夢記
Alternate Title: Chi Ren Shuo Meng Ji
Credits: Produced by Hsiang-Yun Lin
Summary: "癡人說夢記" by Sheng Lü is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a simple farmer named 賈守拙, who leads a content but uneventful life in a rural village. One day, he shares a peculiar dream with his wife, setting off a chain of events that introduces a colorful cast of characters and a blend of humor and social commentary. The opening of the novel presents 賈守拙's ordinary life and his humorous interactions, particularly with his wife and a local scholar, 稽老古. The story begins with a dream that transports 賈守拙 to a fantastical place, where he encounters strange people and charming landscapes. As he recounts his dream, he becomes embroiled in an obligation to donate money for a village religious event, showcasing the local customs. However, the peace of his life is soon disrupted when officials come looking for him due to his nephew’s debts, which thrusts him into a state of anxiety and reveals the challenges ordinary people face amidst bureaucratic demands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lü, Sheng
EBook No.: 24154
Published: Jan 4, 2008
Downloads: 65
Language: Chinese
Subject: Chinese fiction
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: 癡人說夢記
Alternate Title: Chi Ren Shuo Meng Ji
Credits: Produced by Hsiang-Yun Lin
Summary: "癡人說夢記" by Sheng Lü is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a simple farmer named 賈守拙, who leads a content but uneventful life in a rural village. One day, he shares a peculiar dream with his wife, setting off a chain of events that introduces a colorful cast of characters and a blend of humor and social commentary. The opening of the novel presents 賈守拙's ordinary life and his humorous interactions, particularly with his wife and a local scholar, 稽老古. The story begins with a dream that transports 賈守拙 to a fantastical place, where he encounters strange people and charming landscapes. As he recounts his dream, he becomes embroiled in an obligation to donate money for a village religious event, showcasing the local customs. However, the peace of his life is soon disrupted when officials come looking for him due to his nephew’s debts, which thrusts him into a state of anxiety and reveals the challenges ordinary people face amidst bureaucratic demands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lü, Sheng
EBook No.: 24154
Published: Jan 4, 2008
Downloads: 65
Language: Chinese
Subject: Chinese fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.