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Title: 蘭花夢奇傳

Alternate Title: Lan hua meng qi zhuan

Credits: Produced by Ching Guo

Summary: "蘭花夢奇傳" by Yinmeishanren is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work appears to explore themes of gender roles and societal expectations through its central characters, specifically focusing on the lives of intelligent and capable women in a patriarchal society. The narrative hints at a rich tapestry of relationships, ambitions, and cultural observations. The opening of the book introduces us to the affluent family of松學士 (Mr. Song), who, despite his esteemed background, has unorthodoxly raised his daughter,寶珠, ostensibly as a son, due to a mistaken belief regarding her gender at birth. As she grows up, 宝珠 navigates her identity within a traditional society that places immense value on male heirs. Despite excelling in her studies and showing remarkable talent, she struggles with societal restrictions on her gender. The family dynamics, the expectations placed on her as a woman, and the emergence of complex relationships, particularly with her sister寶林 and prospective suitors, set the stage for an exploration of love, ambition, and identity in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yinmeishanren

EBook No.: 25602

Published: May 26, 2008

Downloads: 270

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.

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Title: 蘭花夢奇傳

Alternate Title: Lan hua meng qi zhuan

Credits: Produced by Ching Guo

Summary: "蘭花夢奇傳" by Yinmeishanren is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work appears to explore themes of gender roles and societal expectations through its central characters, specifically focusing on the lives of intelligent and capable women in a patriarchal society. The narrative hints at a rich tapestry of relationships, ambitions, and cultural observations. The opening of the book introduces us to the affluent family of松學士 (Mr. Song), who, despite his esteemed background, has unorthodoxly raised his daughter,寶珠, ostensibly as a son, due to a mistaken belief regarding her gender at birth. As she grows up, 宝珠 navigates her identity within a traditional society that places immense value on male heirs. Despite excelling in her studies and showing remarkable talent, she struggles with societal restrictions on her gender. The family dynamics, the expectations placed on her as a woman, and the emergence of complex relationships, particularly with her sister寶林 and prospective suitors, set the stage for an exploration of love, ambition, and identity in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yinmeishanren

EBook No.: 25602

Published: May 26, 2008

Downloads: 270

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.