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Title: 金瓶梅
Alternate Title: Jin Ping Mei
Credits: Produced by Zeng Yu Wen
Summary: "金瓶梅" by 蘭陵笑笑生 is a classic Chinese novel written during the late 16th century. This work is notable for its intricate portrayal of the domestic and social lives of 16th-century China, focusing on themes such as desire, corruption, and morality. The main character, 西門慶 (Xi Menqing), is depicted as a wealthy and morally ambiguous merchant whose relationships with various women drive the narrative. The opening of "金瓶梅" introduces the reader to the underlying themes of the novel, framing it as a cautionary tale about the consequences of indulgence in lust and material excess. The narrative begins with a prologue, which reflects on societal vices and intends to serve as a warning against the characters' follies. It then transitions into introducing 西門慶 and establishing his context—a man of wealth surrounded by dubious friends, leading a life marked by opulence and immorality. As he prepares for a gathering with these friends, the dynamics of his relationships with women, including his wives and concubines, begin to unfold, hinting at conflicts that will be central to the story. The blend of humor, critical observation, and drama sets the stage for a complex exploration of human nature and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Xiaoxiaosheng
EBook No.: 52200
Published: May 31, 2016
Downloads: 1037
Language: Chinese
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
Subject: China -- Social life and customs -- 960-1644 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: 金瓶梅
Alternate Title: Jin Ping Mei
Credits: Produced by Zeng Yu Wen
Summary: "金瓶梅" by 蘭陵笑笑生 is a classic Chinese novel written during the late 16th century. This work is notable for its intricate portrayal of the domestic and social lives of 16th-century China, focusing on themes such as desire, corruption, and morality. The main character, 西門慶 (Xi Menqing), is depicted as a wealthy and morally ambiguous merchant whose relationships with various women drive the narrative. The opening of "金瓶梅" introduces the reader to the underlying themes of the novel, framing it as a cautionary tale about the consequences of indulgence in lust and material excess. The narrative begins with a prologue, which reflects on societal vices and intends to serve as a warning against the characters' follies. It then transitions into introducing 西門慶 and establishing his context—a man of wealth surrounded by dubious friends, leading a life marked by opulence and immorality. As he prepares for a gathering with these friends, the dynamics of his relationships with women, including his wives and concubines, begin to unfold, hinting at conflicts that will be central to the story. The blend of humor, critical observation, and drama sets the stage for a complex exploration of human nature and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Xiaoxiaosheng
EBook No.: 52200
Published: May 31, 2016
Downloads: 1037
Language: Chinese
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
Subject: China -- Social life and customs -- 960-1644 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.