The Daughter of Heaven by Judith Gautier and Pierre Loti
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"The Daughter of Heaven" by Pierre Loti and Judith Gautier is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the tumultuous context of late imperial China, exploring themes of power, identity, and society during a time when the Ming Dynasty faces Tartar oppression. The main character is the Chinese Empress, referred to as the Daughter of Heaven, who is set to restore the Ming throne while navigating
the political tensions of her time. The opening of the play introduces the rich historical backdrop of China, hinting at the complexities of the Chinese-Tartar relationship following the Ming dynasty's fall. It opens with the prefatory remarks highlighting China's national mourning and revolutionary fervor caused by Tartars' rule. As the act begins in the garden of the Nanking Palace, the workers discuss their lives while preparing for a grand festival tied to the Empress's official ascendancy. Amidst this, we meet various characters, including palace officials and ladies-in-waiting, all eagerly anticipating the forthcoming festivities and the personal dramas that will unfold as power dynamics shift within the court. Through a blend of conversations about love, politics, and social roles, the opening sets the stage for the tension and conflict that will characterize the Empress's reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gautier, Judith, 1845-1917 |
|---|---|
| Author | Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 |
| Translator | Davis, Ruth Helen, 1885-1937 |
| Title | The Daughter of Heaven |
| Credits | Produced by Marc D'Hooghe Images generously made available by the Internet Archaive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | China -- Drama |
| Subject | French drama -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47218 |
| Release Date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 501 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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