好逑傳 by Mingjiaozhongren

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Author Mingjiaozhongren
Title 好逑傳
Alternate Title Hao qiu zhuan
Summary "好逑傳" by Mingjiaozhongren is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young scholar named 铁双 named 中玉, known for his beauty and complex character, as he navigates personal integrity, familial obligations, and societal injustice. The narrative likely explores themes of morality and societal expectations, particularly related to marriage and familial duties. The opening of the novel introduces 铁双, setting him up as a thoughtful yet prideful individual who grapples with the responsibilities of loyalty to his family and the moral dilemmas posed by societal norms. His father, 铁英, is a principled official who soon finds himself imprisoned after trying to correct a wrongful act involving a powerful local lord. The young scholar, dedicated to his family and the ideals of justice, decides to venture to the capital to seek help for his father, showcasing his inner conflict between the expectations placed upon him and his desire to maintain personal ethics. Along the way, he encounters various characters that deepen the narrative, foreshadowing the struggles he will face against corruption and the fight for honor. (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
Category Text
EBook-No. 27414
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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