醉醒石 by active 17th century Donglugukuangsheng
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"醉醒石" by Donglugukuangsheng is a historical novel likely written in the 17th century. The narrative centers around themes of virtue, governance, and justice, depicting the life of a man named 姚一祥 who, despite facing various temptations and challenges, strives to uphold righteousness and address injustices within society. The opening of "醉醒石" establishes a philosophical foundation, discussing the significance of virtue and the complexities of justice in a historical context. It introduces 姚一祥,
a man of modest means who operates under the constraints of a corrupt system but is motivated by a desire to support the innocent and rectify wrongs. Despite his initial distractions and indulgence in a life of leisure in a city filled with temptations, he ultimately displays selflessness by helping an unfortunate scholar in need, setting the stage for his personal journey towards integrity and moral duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Donglugukuangsheng, active 17th century |
|---|---|
| Title | 醉醒石 |
| Alternate Title | Zui xing shi |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 20.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24027 |
| Release Date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2003 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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