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Title: 蜃樓志
Alternate Title: Shen Lou Zhi
Note: Reading ease score: 37.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Summary: "蜃樓志" by active 18th century Yulinglaoren is a fictional work likely written in the late 18th century. The text appears to explore the lives of operatic performers within a rural Chinese village, delving into their relationships, societal roles, and the intricacies surrounding their professional and personal lives. At its center is the character of Liu Jiao Xian, a renowned female performer known for her exceptional talent and intelligence. The opening of the narrative establishes a rich tapestry of the cultural and social dynamic within a small village in Zhejiang Province, where both men and women are involved in the theatrical arts. It introduces Liu Jiao Xian, depicting her as a gifted performer who transcends traditional gender roles, embodying a mix of beauty, cleverness, and versatility in her craft. Alongside her, the narrative hints at complex themes of love, ambition, and the scrutiny of moral standards as the characters navigate their relationships and societal expectations. The story promises to interweave personal tales with reflections on status and virtue within a bustling artistic community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yulinglaoren, active 18th century
EBook No.: 25543
Published: May 20, 2008
Downloads: 111
Language: Chinese
Subject: Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912
Subject: Erotic stories, Chinese
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: 蜃樓志
Alternate Title: Shen Lou Zhi
Note: Reading ease score: 37.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Summary: "蜃樓志" by active 18th century Yulinglaoren is a fictional work likely written in the late 18th century. The text appears to explore the lives of operatic performers within a rural Chinese village, delving into their relationships, societal roles, and the intricacies surrounding their professional and personal lives. At its center is the character of Liu Jiao Xian, a renowned female performer known for her exceptional talent and intelligence. The opening of the narrative establishes a rich tapestry of the cultural and social dynamic within a small village in Zhejiang Province, where both men and women are involved in the theatrical arts. It introduces Liu Jiao Xian, depicting her as a gifted performer who transcends traditional gender roles, embodying a mix of beauty, cleverness, and versatility in her craft. Alongside her, the narrative hints at complex themes of love, ambition, and the scrutiny of moral standards as the characters navigate their relationships and societal expectations. The story promises to interweave personal tales with reflections on status and virtue within a bustling artistic community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yulinglaoren, active 18th century
EBook No.: 25543
Published: May 20, 2008
Downloads: 111
Language: Chinese
Subject: Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912
Subject: Erotic stories, Chinese
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.