玉嬌梨 by Tianhuazangzhuren

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Author Tianhuazangzhuren
Title 玉嬌梨
Alternate Title Yu jiao li
Credits Produced by Jau-Yu Liou
Summary "玉嬌梨" by Tianhuazangzhuren is a historical novel written in a period reminiscent of the Ming or Qing Dynasties. The narrative centers around a highly capable girl named Hongyu, the daughter of Bai Xuan, who is a well-respected official. The story explores themes of familial duty, love, and the tension between personal desires and societal expectations, particularly in the context of marriage during a period of bureaucratic and poetic fervor. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Bai Xuan, known for his literary talents and skills in poetry, who finds solace in a rural setting after hanging up his official robes due to court politics. As he contemplates the future of his daughter, Hongyu, a young girl of exceptional beauty and intelligence, political turmoil brings him back to the capital, where he hopes to secure a suitable marriage for her. The narrative develops into a series of interactions among Bai Xuan, his friends, and the other officials, revealing complex social dynamics and the cultural significance of poetry while hinting at the challenges Hongyu may face in the society she inhabits. Through these exchanges, themes of ambition, duty, and the quest for love amidst bureaucratic entanglements begin to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Chinese
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Chinese fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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