警世通言 by Menglong Feng
"警世通言" by Menglong Feng is a classical Chinese literary work, likely written in the late 16th century or early 17th century. This collection comprises stories that convey moral lessons through ancient tales and characters. The narrative focuses on various themes such as friendship, loyalty, and the ephemeral nature of life, all intertwined with historical context and cultural reflections. At the start of the text, the story titled "俞伯牙摔琴謝知音" (Yu Boya Breaks theZither to Farewell His Soulmate) unfolds with the character Yu Boya, a talented musician from the Chu state, who plays beautiful melodies from his zither. During a journey, he encounters a woodcutter named Zhong Ziqi, who appreciates his music and understands its deep meaning. Their bond grows as they connect through their shared love for art, leading to an emotional friendship. However, the opening also foreshadows tragic events as Boya, upon learning of Ziqi's untimely death, shatters his zither in grief, symbolizing the loss of true companionship. This sets the tone for themes of fleeting relationships and the profound impact of finding a true friend. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Feng, Menglong, 1574-1646 |
|---|---|
| Title | 警世通言 |
| Alternate Title | Jing Shi Tong Yan |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stories_to_Caution_the_World |
| Credits | Produced by Ya Zhu Yang |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 |
| Subject | Short stories, Chinese |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24141 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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