殘唐五代史演義傳 by Guanzhong Luo
"殘唐五代史演義傳" by Guanzhong Luo is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the turbulent period of the Tang Dynasty's decline and the subsequent rise of the Five Dynasties, capturing the chaos of war, the interplay of power, and the emergence of key figures. At the heart of the story is the character Huang Chao, a salt merchant's son whose unusual birth and rise from obscurity set
the stage for his rebellious quest against the Tang ruling class. The opening of the novel introduces the historical context and foreshadows the events leading to rebellion. It begins with a poetic overview of the various dynasties and their leaders, noting the decline of virtue and rise of chaos during the Tang era. The text then focuses on Huang Chao's early life, including his miraculous birth and strange characteristics, as well as his eventual decision to join the ranks of those contesting the Tang authority. As he prepares to take action against the oppressive regime, the narrative sets the tone for an epic saga of ambition and strife. Readers are left poised for the unfolding of Huang Chao's uprising and its implications for the future of the dynasty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Luo, Guanzhong, 1330?-1400? |
|---|---|
| Title | 殘唐五代史演義傳 |
| Alternate Title | Can Tang Wu dai shi yan yi zhuan |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | China -- History -- Tang dynasty, 618-907 -- Fiction |
| Subject | China -- History -- Five dynasties and the Ten kingdoms, 907-979 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27145 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27145-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 854 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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