Project Gutenberg 2008-05-07 Public domain in the USA. 117 Li, Yu 1611 李漁 李渔 閒情偶寄 Xian Qing Ou Ji "閒情偶寄" by Yu Li is a literary work likely written in the late 16th century. This text appears to delve deeply into the complexities of love, societal roles, and the intricacies of human relationships, particularly through the lens of theatrical performances as a metaphor. The narrative introduces key figures, including a talented actress named 劉絳仙 and her daughter 藐姑, who struggle with the societal expectations placed on them and the challenges of fidelity and reputation. The opening of the book sets the stage in a village in Zhejiang province, known for a rich tradition in theatrical arts. It discusses the unique qualities of those involved in performing arts and highlights the main character, 劉絳仙, an exceptional actress capable of embodying various roles. The portion elaborates on the societal perceptions of women in theater and the interplay between performance and reality, particularly as it relates to love and fidelity. The background of 劉絳仙 as a prominent figure in this culture hints at the personal and societal conflicts that may arise in her life, foreshadowing the exploration of themes such as deception and the quest for authenticity amid the societal pressures of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh PL Text Browsing: Literature 610946 610955 2024-09-11T05:01:26.017854 2023-09-11T08:29:53.018987 text/html text/html 610939 610948 2024-09-11T05:01:26.221869 2023-09-11T08:29:53.155949 text/html text/html 295918 2024-09-11T05:01:30.447801 application/epub+zip 302743 2024-09-11T05:01:27.496798 application/epub+zip 302743 2024-09-11T05:01:26.737762 application/epub+zip 603186 2024-09-11T05:01:32.925759 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 593054 2024-09-11T05:01:29.937742 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 593365 2022-09-12T03:58:11.116850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601901 2024-09-11T05:01:25.680806 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 601829 2008-05-07T12:32:54 text/plain; charset=utf-8 262200 2008-05-07T12:32:56 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 16193 2024-09-11T05:01:33.066716 application/rdf+xml 9280 2024-09-11T05:01:27.072750 image/jpeg 2464 2024-09-11T05:01:26.902771 image/jpeg 296798 2024-09-11T05:01:26.272860 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