Project Gutenberg 2008-04-30 Public domain in the USA. 88 Li, Yu 1611 李漁 李渔 Tiehuashanren 铁华山人 鐵華山人 合錦回文傳 He jin hui wen zhuan Reading ease score: 17.7 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. Produced by In On Lou "合錦回文傳" by Yu Li is a historical fiction novel written in a classical style, likely during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the remarkable journey of Su Ruolan, a talented woman whose skills in weaving a unique piece of silk, called the 回文錦, not only showcase her artistic talent but also play a crucial role in reuniting her with her estranged husband, Dou Tiao. The story unfolds in the backdrop of the Tang dynasty, capturing themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the story introduces Su Ruolan, the daughter of a county magistrate, who is described as exceptionally beautiful and skilled in poetry and embroidery. After her marriage to Dou Tiao, who becomes infatuated with another woman, Ruolan learns of his betrayal and, out of despair and longing, decides to weave a special tapestry that expresses her feelings. This act of artistry rekindles the couple's relationship, and through her crafted words, Ruolan reveals a deep emotional longing that ultimately leads to her husband's regret and their reunion. Concurrently, the narrative explores the lives of their families and the societal expectations of the time, setting the stage for a tale that intertwines personal ambition with cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 PL Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 431509 431454 2024-10-11T04:34:17.719263 2023-09-11T07:58:47.038126 text/html text/html 431502 431447 2024-10-11T04:34:17.966239 2023-09-11T07:58:47.171130 text/html text/html 240132 2024-10-11T04:34:22.466192 application/epub+zip 245451 2024-10-11T04:34:19.633249 application/epub+zip 245451 2024-10-11T04:34:18.563189 application/epub+zip 471009 2024-10-11T04:34:24.686200 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 462490 2024-10-11T04:34:21.878223 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 442209 2022-09-11T14:15:45.653041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422227 2024-10-11T04:34:17.454271 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 422160 2008-04-30T09:30:36 text/plain; charset=utf-8 188697 2008-04-30T09:30:38 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19054 2024-10-11T04:34:24.813202 application/rdf+xml 9318 2024-10-11T04:34:19.099208 image/jpeg 2551 2024-10-11T04:34:18.830191 image/jpeg 235992 2024-10-11T04:34:18.004212 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