醒世姻緣 by Songling Pu
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About this eBook
| Author | Pu, Songling, 1640-1715 |
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| Title | 醒世姻緣 |
| Alternate Title | Xing shi yin yuan |
| Credits | Produced by Wang Yi-Hsien |
| Summary | "醒世姻緣" by Songling Pu is a fictional work written in the late 17th century. The narrative centers around the character 晁大舍, a young and wealthy man whose extravagant lifestyle leads him into a series of adventures involving love, lust, and supernatural happenings, including an encounter with a mystical fox spirit. The novel explores themes of morality, the consequences of indulgence, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening portion of the story introduces 晁大舍, an affluent and carefree individual who indulges in a hedonistic lifestyle filled with hunting, festivities, and romantic escapades. His father, 晁秀才, is depicted as a scholar struggling to make a living, while晁大舍's mother dotes on him. Despite the family's modest means, 晁大舍's charisma attracts a circle of wealthy friends, and he becomes involved in various escapades, including a series of hunting outings. His reckless behavior culminates in a fateful encounter with a fox spirit during a hunting trip, which results in unforeseen consequences that set the stage for conflict and transformation in his relationships, particularly with his wife and newfound affection for a beautiful performer. The opening lays a foundation for themes of excess, consequence, and the supernatural, hinting at the moral lessons to come. (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. | 26161 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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