負曝閒談 by Quyuan
"負曝閒談" by Quyuan is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a character named 陸鵬, a young scholar from 陸直 who aspires to succeed in the imperial examinations, exploring themes of ambition, familial expectations, and social hierarchy in a richly detailed setting. The opening of the novel introduces 陸鵬 and his family, highlighting their modest yet thriving agricultural life. 陸鵬's father, 陸華園, is determined to
see his son educated, working hard to provide him with tutoring and hopes for a bright future. At the same time, it reflects on their village life, the traditions tied to their lineage, and a rural community's respect for scholars. The narrative further develops with 陸鵬 preparing for the county exams, illustrating the societal pressures and personal aspirations that come with the quest for academic achievement in a culturally vibrant backdrop filled with familial dynamics and local customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Quyuan |
|---|---|
| Title | 負曝閒談 |
| Alternate Title | 负曝闲谈 |
| Alternate Title | Fu pu xian tan |
| Credits | Produced by Yu Chin Chen |
| 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. | 25226 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25226-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 816 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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