花月痕 by Zi'an Wei
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| Author | Wei, Zi'an, 1819-1874 |
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| Title | 花月痕 |
| Alternate Title | Hua Yue Hen |
| Credits | Produced by Hsueh-Chu Han |
| Summary | "花月痕" by Zi'an Wei is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and human emotions through a tapestry of personal relationships such as those between rulers and subjects, family members, and friends. The protagonist, a scholar named Yu, offers a philosophical depiction of love’s complexities and the challenges faced within societal roles. The opening of "花月痕" introduces us to the philosophical musings of a character, presumably Yu, as he contemplates the essence of emotions and the nature of relationships in an ever-unfeeling world. He engages in a dialogue with a scholarly figure who expresses skepticism towards emotional attachments, suggesting that a life devoted to scholarly pursuits is preferable to one burdened by complex human sentiments. The narrative takes a personal turn when the protagonist, after a series of reflective thoughts, finds a mysterious book titled "花月痕" which not only sparks his interest but also leads him to share its stories in a public venue to earn his living. This blend of introspection and storytelling sets the stage for the unfolding narrative, promising a rich exploration of character and emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25219 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 219 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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