02136cam a22003253u 4500 23878 UtSlPG 20260610133540.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Tianhuazangzhuren 人間樂 Ren Jian Le 人间乐 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-12-17 Produced by Jau-Yu Liou "人間樂" by Tianhuazangzhuren is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character 居行簡 (Ju Xingjian), a man of integrity and modest means, who longs for a son to continue his lineage. After much anticipation and disappointment, his wife eventually gives birth to a daughter, 將珠小姐 (miss Zhangzhu), who, due to her impressive intellect, is raised as a boy to fulfill the family’s aspirations. The opening of the narrative introduces Ju Xingjian and his wife, who initially face societal challenges regarding their lineage due to the lack of a male heir. Ju's reluctance to push for more children leads to the unexpected joy of having a daughter who is exceptionally clever and talented. Over time, her upbringing in male attire blurs the lines of gender identity as she excels in education and becomes a center of attention, particularly with suitors seeking her hand in marriage. This sets the stage for the exploration of societal expectations, familial duty, and the complexities of identity, as Ju Xingjian balances his desires for legacy with the realities of his daughter’s capabilities and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23878 64910 64910