02060cam a22003133u 4500 25602 UtSlPG 20260610133604.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Yinmeishanren 蘭花夢奇傳 Lan hua meng qi zhuan 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 2008-05-26 Produced by Ching Guo "蘭花夢奇傳" by Yinmeishanren is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work appears to explore themes of gender roles and societal expectations through its central characters, specifically focusing on the lives of intelligent and capable women in a patriarchal society. The narrative hints at a rich tapestry of relationships, ambitions, and cultural observations. The opening of the book introduces us to the affluent family of松學士 (Mr. Song), who, despite his esteemed background, has unorthodoxly raised his daughter,寶珠, ostensibly as a son, due to a mistaken belief regarding her gender at birth. As she grows up, 宝珠 navigates her identity within a traditional society that places immense value on male heirs. Despite excelling in her studies and showing remarkable talent, she struggles with societal restrictions on her gender. The family dynamics, the expectations placed on her as a woman, and the emergence of complex relationships, particularly with her sister寶林 and prospective suitors, set the stage for an exploration of love, ambition, and identity in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25602 66603 66603