01966cam a22003133u 4500 24142 UtSlPG 20260610133543.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Tenggu, Guxiang, 1880-1919 轟天雷 Hong Tian Lei Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-03 Produced by Yi-Hsuan Huang "轟天雷" by Guxiang Tenggu is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story is set in Jiangsu province and follows the life of a young scholar named 荀北山, who, after a series of trials and tribulations, attempts to make his mark in the world and navigate personal relationships, including those concerning marriage and social status. The opening of the novel introduces us to 荀北山, an intelligent young man raised by his brother and sister-in-law after losing his parents. Despite his talents in writing and his aspirations for success, he faces numerous challenges, including family responsibilities and economic struggles. As he pursues his studies in the capital, he becomes enamored with a maiden named 韓稚芬, while his friends encourage him to settle down and seek a suitable marriage. The narrative delves into the dynamics of friendships, societal expectations, and personal ambitions, setting the stage for 荀北山's quest for recognition and love amid life's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24142 65143 65143