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Title: 鶯鶯傳

Alternate Title: Yingying's Biography

Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Wang Yu-Chun

Summary: "鶯鶯傳" by Yuan Zhen is a classic Chinese romantic novel written during the Tang Dynasty, specifically in the early 9th century. This work delves into themes of love, desire, and societal constraints, following the story of Zhang Sheng, a handsome scholar, and his romantic entanglement with Cui Yingying, a beautiful young woman. The narrative embodies the complexities and challenges of love, set against the backdrop of a poetic and culturally rich historical period. The narrative centers around Zhang Sheng, who lives a life of scholarly decorum until he encounters Cui Yingying, whose beauty and grace captivate him. Their romance unfolds through a series of poetic exchanges and clandestine meetings facilitated by Yingying's maid, Hong Niang. As their love deepens, so do the challenges they face, primarily stemming from societal norms and family expectations. Ultimately, the story explores the tension between personal desires and social responsibilities, culminating in a poignant conclusion that reflects the bittersweet nature of love. The interplay of poetry and drama throughout the novel enhances its emotional depth, capturing the essence of romantic longing and the constraints imposed by society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yuan, Zhen, 779-831

EBook No.: 52267

Published: Jun 8, 2016

Downloads: 50

Language: Chinese

Subject: Chinese fiction -- Tang dynasty, 618-907

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: 鶯鶯傳

Alternate Title: Yingying's Biography

Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Wang Yu-Chun

Summary: "鶯鶯傳" by Yuan Zhen is a classic Chinese romantic novel written during the Tang Dynasty, specifically in the early 9th century. This work delves into themes of love, desire, and societal constraints, following the story of Zhang Sheng, a handsome scholar, and his romantic entanglement with Cui Yingying, a beautiful young woman. The narrative embodies the complexities and challenges of love, set against the backdrop of a poetic and culturally rich historical period. The narrative centers around Zhang Sheng, who lives a life of scholarly decorum until he encounters Cui Yingying, whose beauty and grace captivate him. Their romance unfolds through a series of poetic exchanges and clandestine meetings facilitated by Yingying's maid, Hong Niang. As their love deepens, so do the challenges they face, primarily stemming from societal norms and family expectations. Ultimately, the story explores the tension between personal desires and social responsibilities, culminating in a poignant conclusion that reflects the bittersweet nature of love. The interplay of poetry and drama throughout the novel enhances its emotional depth, capturing the essence of romantic longing and the constraints imposed by society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yuan, Zhen, 779-831

EBook No.: 52267

Published: Jun 8, 2016

Downloads: 50

Language: Chinese

Subject: Chinese fiction -- Tang dynasty, 618-907

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.