01946cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000330011724500170015024600190016726400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250800280040352010360043153400450146765300600151285600430157299900170161524052UtSlPG20260610133542.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aDSaPL1 aWenying, active 11th century10a玉壺淸話1 aYu Hu Qing Hua 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-27  aProduced by Wong In Mui  a"玉壺淸話" by Wenying is a historical narrative likely written in the 11th century. This work appears to chronicle events and personalities from the Song Dynasty, focusing on court life, poetry, politics, and the musings of notable figures of the time.   The beginning of the narrative introduces a scene at a royal banquet hosted by Emperor Zhenzong, where he engages in conversation amidst a celebration. The emperor inquires about the best wines available, leading to a discussion on poetry and the pricing of liquor as referenced by the poet Du Fu. The text also highlights various court officials, such as Su Hanyin and Liu Zong, as they present their insights and talents to the emperor, showcasing both the privileges and the responsibilities of their positions in a rich cultural tapestry of intellectual and artistic expression. This opening sets the tone for a detailed exploration of governance, culture, and the significance of poetic traditions within the royal court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChina -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24052  c65053d65053