風月鑒 by active 19 century Yitang Wu

"風月鑒" by Yitang Wu is a novel believed to be written during the late Qing dynasty. The story seems to delve into themes of love, identity, and social status, reflecting the complexities of life during its time. The main character, 嫣娘 (Yan Niang), is introduced early on, depicting her as a spirited and intelligent young woman with a penchant for trouble and a desire for a deeper understanding of her world. The opening of the novel establishes Yan Niang's background and the societal context in which she lives. It describes her privileged upbringing and her family's wealth, particularly focusing on her father, 常興 (Chang XIng), who has high expectations for her education. After a brief exploration of her childhood and her engaging personality, the narrative transitions into Yan Niang's aspirations as she prepares for exams to further her academic journey, thereby intertwining her quest for personal fulfillment with the pressures of societal expectations. The chapter sets the tone for a story that promises humor, emotion, and commentary on the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Download for free

For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.

Other formats & older devices

About this eBook

Author Wu, Yitang, active 19 century
Title 風月鑒
Alternate Title 風月鑑
Alternate Title Feng Yue Jian
Credits Produced by Hui-Ting Chuang
Language Chinese
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912
Category Text
eBook-No. 25195
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 478 downloads in the last 30 days.

Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!