02075cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500140015124600170016526400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036852011820039953400450158165300470162665300280167385600430170199900170174425543UtSlPG20260610133603.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aPL1 aYulinglaoren, active 18th century10a蜃樓志1 aShen Lou Zhi 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-20  a"蜃樓志" by active 18th century Yulinglaoren is a fictional work likely written in the late 18th century. The text appears to explore the lives of operatic performers within a rural Chinese village, delving into their relationships, societal roles, and the intricacies surrounding their professional and personal lives. At its center is the character of Liu Jiao Xian, a renowned female performer known for her exceptional talent and intelligence.  The opening of the narrative establishes a rich tapestry of the cultural and social dynamic within a small village in Zhejiang Province, where both men and women are involved in the theatrical arts. It introduces Liu Jiao Xian, depicting her as a gifted performer who transcends traditional gender roles, embodying a mix of beauty, cleverness, and versatility in her craft. Alongside her, the narrative hints at complex themes of love, ambition, and the scrutiny of moral standards as the characters navigate their relationships and societal expectations. The story promises to interweave personal tales with reflections on status and virtue within a bustling artistic community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912  aErotic fiction, Chinese40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25543  c66544d66544