02144cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000530011324500170016624600160018326400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550800300041652012350044653400450168165300440172685600430177099900170181325392UtSlPG20260610133600.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aPL1 aZhou, Qingyuan, active 16th century-17th century10a西湖二集1 aXi Hu er ji 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-08  aProduced by Liu Meng-tien  a"西湖二集" by Qingyuan Zhou is a historical narrative likely written in the late 16th to early 17th century. This literary work weaves together stories from the historical context of the Wu-Yue Kingdom, focusing on its legendary figures and events, notably the character of Qian Liu, who rose to power and assumed the title of King of Wu-Yue. The narrative blends historical facts with vivid storytelling, exploring themes of fate, ambition, and the complexities of human character.  The opening of "西湖二集" sets the stage with references to historical poetry and characters, particularly introducing Qian Liu and illustrating his rise from humble beginnings to power. We learn of his exceptional talent, early encounters with other literary figures, and his subsequent deeds that establish his reputation in society. The text captures the struggles of talented individuals against their circumstances, highlighting moments of valor and cunning in the face of adversity. Early hints of supernatural elements, fate, and the interconnectedness of human actions underscore the unfolding narrative, inviting readers into a richly depicted world where history and legend collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWest Lake (China) -- History -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25392  c66393d66393