01842cam a22003013u 4500 24027 UtSlPG 20260610133542.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Donglugukuangsheng, active 17th century 醉醒石 Zui xing shi 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 2007-12-25 "醉醒石" by Donglugukuangsheng is a historical novel likely written in the 17th century. The narrative centers around themes of virtue, governance, and justice, depicting the life of a man named 姚一祥 who, despite facing various temptations and challenges, strives to uphold righteousness and address injustices within society. The opening of "醉醒石" establishes a philosophical foundation, discussing the significance of virtue and the complexities of justice in a historical context. It introduces 姚一祥, a man of modest means who operates under the constraints of a corrupt system but is motivated by a desire to support the innocent and rectify wrongs. Despite his initial distractions and indulgence in a life of leisure in a city filled with temptations, he ultimately displays selflessness by helping an unfortunate scholar in need, setting the stage for his personal journey towards integrity and moral duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24027 65029 65029