錦香亭 by active 18th century Su'anzhuren
"錦香亭" by Su'anzhuren is a historical novel written in the 18th century. The story takes place during the Tang Dynasty and follows the life of a talented young scholar named 鍾景期, exploring themes of romance, intrigue, and societal expectations amidst the backdrop of imperial politics. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the historical context of the Tang Dynasty, detailing the rise and fall of various emperors. The maincharacter, 鍾景期, is portrayed as an exceptional talent with aspirations and a deep longing for a perfectly matched partner. Following the death of his parents, he dedicates himself to scholarship and entering the civil service, all while grappling with the pressures of family expectations regarding marriage. His encounter with a beautiful figure in a garden, along with a series of poetic exchanges and the fateful discovery of a lost scarf, sets the stage for a romantic pursuit and involves him in the complex social dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Su'anzhuren, active 18th century |
|---|---|
| Title | 錦香亭 |
| Alternate Title | Jin Xiang Ting |
| Credits | Produced by Lin Hsiang Yun |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25279 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 242 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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