Project Gutenberg 2009-06-09 Public domain in the USA. 185 Wuseshizhuren, ju ren 1738 五色石主人 Xu, Shukui Xu, Gengya Xu, Xiaowen 五色石 Wu Se Shi Produced by Hsueh-Chu Han "Wu Se Shi" by an unknown author is a historical novel likely written in the 18th century. The narrative explores the intricate relationships between scholars and their romantic pursuits, illustrating themes of talent and beauty through the main characters, Huang and the beautiful daughter of a local official. As Huang navigates these connections, the tale also delves into societal expectations and the complexities of love. The opening of "Wu Se Shi" introduces a philosophical discussion on fate and human agency, notably drawing from the mythology surrounding Nuwa's celestial repair. It sets the stage for a rich tapestry of interpersonal dynamics, beginning with the characterization of Huang Zhao, a talented young man who engages with the homespun musings of his peers on talent versus appearance. As Huang interacts with various individuals, including a charming but misguided suitor, the narrative unfolds into a multitude of romantic misunderstandings and poetic rivalries. As the plot develops, Huang's burgeoning feelings for the lovely Miss Hen represent an exploration of literary prowess and the societal implications of courtship, ultimately leaving the reader intrigued by the fates of these intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 PL Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 411031 410972 2024-10-12T13:04:30.831974 2023-09-13T04:32:19.562954 text/html text/html 411024 410965 2024-10-12T13:04:31.182003 2023-09-13T04:32:19.699956 text/html text/html 239543 2024-10-12T13:04:36.746005 application/epub+zip 244230 2024-10-12T13:04:33.124970 application/epub+zip 244229 2024-10-12T13:04:31.822008 application/epub+zip 461504 2024-10-12T13:04:39.279954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 453871 2024-10-12T13:04:36.081001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434082 2022-09-13T13:00:40.267374 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384722 2024-10-12T13:04:30.443949 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 384571 2021-01-05T04:44:15 text/plain; charset=utf-8 176201 2021-01-05T04:44:15 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17888 2024-10-12T13:04:39.406951 application/rdf+xml 9759 2024-10-12T13:04:32.534026 image/jpeg 2593 2024-10-12T13:04:32.260967 image/jpeg 236707 2024-10-12T13:04:31.214008 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