Project Gutenberg 2008-01-10 Public domain in the USA. 225 Kong, Shangren 1648 1718 桃花扇 桃花扇 Tao hua shan Peach Blossom Fan Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Peach_Blossom_Fan Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Ching Guo "桃花扇" by Shangren Kong is a historical play likely written in the late 17th to early 18th century. Set during the tumultuous final years of the Ming dynasty, it explores complex themes of love, loyalty, and the sociopolitical landscape of the time. The central character,侯朝宗 (Hou Chaozong), is depicted as a young scholar caught amidst personal desires and political unrest, highlighting the dichotomy of romantic pursuits against the backdrop of societal chaos. The opening of "桃花扇" introduces us to the protagonist, Hou Chaozong, who is enjoying a peaceful life despite his family's prestigious background, as tumultuous events unfold around him. He sets out to meet friends at a scenic location to view plum blossoms but learns that their intended spot is already occupied by noble guests. Instead of being disheartened, Chaozong expresses his longing for a romantic connection and suggests visiting the renowned courtesan, 香君 (Xiang Jun). As the narrative weaves through the budding camaraderie among Chaozong and his companions, it foreshadows the intertwining of their fates with romantic entanglements and the volatile political climate. The lyrical elements and character banter set a vivid stage for the engaging conflicts that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Chinese drama PL Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature 138877 2025-04-10T06:46:01.858198 text/html 138698 2025-01-10T06:50:50.877729 text/html 127333 2025-04-10T06:46:05.903205 application/epub+zip 128211 2025-04-10T06:46:03.573225 application/epub+zip 128212 2025-04-10T06:46:02.467190 application/epub+zip 214048 2025-04-10T06:46:07.552234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207612 2025-04-10T06:46:05.254214 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183831 2022-09-11T08:56:49.318568 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128958 2025-04-10T06:46:01.629204 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 128913 2008-01-09T19:36:10 text/plain; charset=utf-8 57142 2008-01-09T19:36:12 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18502 2025-04-10T06:46:07.679196 application/rdf+xml 8378 2025-04-10T06:46:02.995291 image/jpeg 2258 2025-04-10T06:46:02.730230 image/jpeg 125827 2025-04-10T06:46:01.870199 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia