| Author |
Yunyangchichidaoren, active 17th century-18th century |
| Title |
五鳳吟
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| Alternate Title |
Wu Feng Yin
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 93.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Yi Chen Chaung
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| Summary |
"五鳳吟" by Yunyangchichidaoren is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 17th or early 18th century. The story is set during the Jiajing period and follows the life of a young scholar named Qi Sheng, who navigates themes of love, destiny, and personal integrity while facing societal expectations and conflicts. This tale intricately weaves together elements of romance, poetry, and morality. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Qi Sheng, a talented young scholar living in a quiet village. He longs to escape the social restraints of his environment and decides to rent a serene temple for deeper study. His life takes an intriguing turn when he encounters a beautiful girl during a temple festival, leading to a series of fateful interactions centered around love and ambition. As Qi Sheng becomes enamored with her, the story hints at escalating tensions and dramas that revolve around societal pressures, friendship, and the quest for personal happiness. The opening sets the tone for a rich exploration of character dynamics and thematic conflict, laying the groundwork for a captivating tale ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Chinese |
| LoC Class |
PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
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| Subject |
Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25284 |
| Release Date |
May 2, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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