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Title: 花月痕
Alternate Title: Hua Yue Hen
Summary: "花月痕" by Zi'an Wei is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story introduces complex themes of love, duty, and identity, revolving around prominent characters such as the scholar 虞 (Yu) and the protagonist "小子" (Xiaozi), who navigates personal relationships and societal expectations in a rapidly changing world. This setting hints at a deeper exploration of human emotions and interactions. The opening of the novel describes a lively dialogue between a learned scholar and a young man, who contemplates the nature of human emotions and relationships. The scholar is dismissive of romantic notions, emphasizing that personal connections are often fleeting and superficial in society. The young man, however, defends the authenticity of feelings, suggesting that human emotions are intrinsic and should not be disregarded. Additionally, the narrative introduces the discovery of a mysterious book titled "花月痕" that the protagonist comes across, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery and interaction with various characters shaped by society's complexities. Their exchanges reflect a rich tapestry of conflicting ideals about love, ambition, and the search for genuine connections in a world rife with pretense. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wei, Zi'an, 1819-1874
EBook No.: 25187
Published: Apr 26, 2008
Downloads: 100
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: 花月痕
Alternate Title: Hua Yue Hen
Summary: "花月痕" by Zi'an Wei is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story introduces complex themes of love, duty, and identity, revolving around prominent characters such as the scholar 虞 (Yu) and the protagonist "小子" (Xiaozi), who navigates personal relationships and societal expectations in a rapidly changing world. This setting hints at a deeper exploration of human emotions and interactions. The opening of the novel describes a lively dialogue between a learned scholar and a young man, who contemplates the nature of human emotions and relationships. The scholar is dismissive of romantic notions, emphasizing that personal connections are often fleeting and superficial in society. The young man, however, defends the authenticity of feelings, suggesting that human emotions are intrinsic and should not be disregarded. Additionally, the narrative introduces the discovery of a mysterious book titled "花月痕" that the protagonist comes across, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery and interaction with various characters shaped by society's complexities. Their exchanges reflect a rich tapestry of conflicting ideals about love, ambition, and the search for genuine connections in a world rife with pretense. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wei, Zi'an, 1819-1874
EBook No.: 25187
Published: Apr 26, 2008
Downloads: 100
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.