02226cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000240011324500140013724600160015124600140016726400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750800280039852013220042653400450174865300470179385600430184099900170188323907UtSlPG20260610133541.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aPL1 aLi, Yu,d1611-1680?10a無聲戲1 aWu Sheng Xi1 a无声戏 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-19  aProduced by Colly Chang  a"無聲戲" by Yu Li is a fictional novel written in a time period that suggests a connection to the Ming or early Qing dynasties. The narrative explores themes of marriage and compatibility, focusing on the juxtaposition of beauty and ugliness in relationships, as well as the implications of societal expectations. The story opens with the character 闕裡侯, a rather unattractive man, who finds himself wed to a stunning woman, highlighting the dramatic contrasts and ensuing challenges that arise from their mismatched union.  The beginning of the novel delves into the complex nature of matrimonial compatibility, introducing 闕裡侯's unfortunate predicament after marrying a beautiful woman, 鄒小姐. The narrative captures the emotional turmoil that arises from their union, predominantly stemming from the husband's low self-esteem and the wife's growing dissatisfaction with her situation. As the story unfolds, it suggests a deeper commentary on societal norms regarding beauty, marriage, and the often harsh realities faced by women who find themselves in similar fates. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of these themes, promising a blend of humor and poignant reflection on the nature of love and compatibility in the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-191240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23907  c64929d64929