Project Gutenberg 2008-10-12 Public domain in the USA. 1427 Luo, Guanzhong 羅貫中 粉妝樓全傳 Fen zhuang lou quan zhuan Produced by In On Lou "粉妝樓全傳" by Guanzhong Luo is a historical novel written in the early 17th century. The book unfolds an intricate tale set during the prosperous Tang dynasty, following the lives of noble characters, particularly focusing on the exploits and adventures of the two sons of Luo Zeng, namely Luo Can and Luo Kuan. Their journey is interspersed with themes of loyalty, honor, and the pitfalls of political intrigue, as they navigate family matters and the treachery surrounding them. At the start of the narrative, Luo Zeng, a nobleman with a clear moral compass, prepares to depart for the border to quell a rebellion, leaving behind his two ambitious sons in the capital. Feeling concerned for their safety amidst political corruption led by the cunning Prime Minister Shen Qian, he entrusts their wellbeing to loyal friends and relatives. As the story unfolds, we see the brothers’ personalities emerge—Luo Can, the courageous and handsome elder, and Luo Kuan, skillful and wise. While Luo Zeng faces looming dangers, his sons are compelled to rise to their own challenges, setting the stage for camaraderie, conflict, and honor amidst a backdrop of soaring ambition and treachery. The richness of character and setting provides a vivid portrayal of the era, inviting readers into a world of adventure and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh China -- History -- Tang dynasty, 618-907 -- Fiction PL Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 675152 675105 2024-09-11T11:03:25.146212 2023-09-12T05:06:38.620442 text/html text/html 675145 675098 2024-09-11T11:03:25.353229 2023-09-12T05:06:38.765418 text/html text/html 316928 2024-09-11T11:03:29.784175 application/epub+zip 326971 2024-09-11T11:03:26.620217 application/epub+zip 326971 2024-09-11T11:03:25.838223 application/epub+zip 643577 2024-09-11T11:03:32.432179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 632320 2024-09-11T11:03:29.313198 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 632827 2022-09-12T11:43:55.726818 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 662404 2024-09-11T11:03:24.898205 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 662324 2021-01-04T05:44:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 279253 2021-01-04T05:44:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 16935 2024-09-11T11:03:32.560155 application/rdf+xml 7946 2024-09-11T11:03:26.204209 image/jpeg 2202 2024-09-11T11:03:26.032199 image/jpeg 315554 2024-09-11T11:03:25.404226 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