Le Dragon Impérial by Judith Gautier
"Le Dragon Impérial" by Judith Gautier is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a richly imagined imperial China, focusing on two primary characters: the ambitious young laborer Ta-Kiang and the playful poet Ko-Li-Tsin, who are both navigating personal and societal challenges. Themes of ambition, fate, and the interplay between tradition and individuality seem to be central to the narrative. The opening of the novel introduces thedesolate landscape of Chi-Tse-Po and the contrasting characters of Ko-Li-Tsin, a poet struggling with his creative pursuits, and Ta-Kiang, a laborer who harbors a deep-seated hatred for the earth he works. A mystical connection between Ta-Kiang and the image of a dragon hints at greater things to come, as the laborer dreams of greater ambitions beyond his humble origins. The narrative sets the stage for a transformative journey, as Ta-Kiang decides to leave behind his old life in search of glory and fortune, accompanied by the poet and a youthful fiancée, Yo-Men-Li, both of whom express their loyalty amidst their uncertainties. As they travel towards the capital, the dynamics of their relationships and their individual quests become key elements in this unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gautier, Judith, 1845-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le Dragon Impérial |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Madeleine Fournier and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | China -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46907 |
| Release Date | Sep 20, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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