01942cam a22003253u 4500 25226 UtSlPG 20260610133558.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Quyuan 負曝閒談 负曝闲谈 Fu pu xian tan 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 2008-04-28 Produced by Yu Chin Chen "負曝閒談" by Quyuan is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a character named 陸鵬, a young scholar from 陸直 who aspires to succeed in the imperial examinations, exploring themes of ambition, familial expectations, and social hierarchy in a richly detailed setting. The opening of the novel introduces 陸鵬 and his family, highlighting their modest yet thriving agricultural life. 陸鵬's father, 陸華園, is determined to see his son educated, working hard to provide him with tutoring and hopes for a bright future. At the same time, it reflects on their village life, the traditions tied to their lineage, and a rural community's respect for scholars. The narrative further develops with 陸鵬 preparing for the county exams, illustrating the societal pressures and personal aspirations that come with the quest for academic achievement in a culturally vibrant backdrop filled with familial dynamics and local customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25226 66227 66227