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Title: The Daughter of Heaven

Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe Images generously made available by the Internet Archaive

Summary: "The Daughter of Heaven" by Pierre Loti and Judith Gautier is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the tumultuous context of late imperial China, exploring themes of power, identity, and society during a time when the Ming Dynasty faces Tartar oppression. The main character is the Chinese Empress, referred to as the Daughter of Heaven, who is set to restore the Ming throne while navigating the political tensions of her time. The opening of the play introduces the rich historical backdrop of China, hinting at the complexities of the Chinese-Tartar relationship following the Ming dynasty's fall. It opens with the prefatory remarks highlighting China's national mourning and revolutionary fervor caused by Tartars' rule. As the act begins in the garden of the Nanking Palace, the workers discuss their lives while preparing for a grand festival tied to the Empress's official ascendancy. Amidst this, we meet various characters, including palace officials and ladies-in-waiting, all eagerly anticipating the forthcoming festivities and the personal dramas that will unfold as power dynamics shift within the court. Through a blend of conversations about love, politics, and social roles, the opening sets the stage for the tension and conflict that will characterize the Empress's reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gautier, Judith, 1845-1917

Author: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923

Translator: Davis, Ruth Helen

EBook No.: 47218

Published: Oct 28, 2014

Downloads: 119

Language: English

Subject: China -- Drama

Subject: French drama -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:47218:2 2014-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Davis, Ruth Helen Loti, Pierre Gautier, Judith en 1
2024-11-06T01:51:11Z The Daughter of Heaven

This edition has images.

Title: The Daughter of Heaven

Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe Images generously made available by the Internet Archaive

Summary: "The Daughter of Heaven" by Pierre Loti and Judith Gautier is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the tumultuous context of late imperial China, exploring themes of power, identity, and society during a time when the Ming Dynasty faces Tartar oppression. The main character is the Chinese Empress, referred to as the Daughter of Heaven, who is set to restore the Ming throne while navigating the political tensions of her time. The opening of the play introduces the rich historical backdrop of China, hinting at the complexities of the Chinese-Tartar relationship following the Ming dynasty's fall. It opens with the prefatory remarks highlighting China's national mourning and revolutionary fervor caused by Tartars' rule. As the act begins in the garden of the Nanking Palace, the workers discuss their lives while preparing for a grand festival tied to the Empress's official ascendancy. Amidst this, we meet various characters, including palace officials and ladies-in-waiting, all eagerly anticipating the forthcoming festivities and the personal dramas that will unfold as power dynamics shift within the court. Through a blend of conversations about love, politics, and social roles, the opening sets the stage for the tension and conflict that will characterize the Empress's reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gautier, Judith, 1845-1917

Author: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923

Translator: Davis, Ruth Helen

EBook No.: 47218

Published: Oct 28, 2014

Downloads: 119

Language: English

Subject: China -- Drama

Subject: French drama -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:47218:3 2014-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Davis, Ruth Helen Loti, Pierre Gautier, Judith en 1