02285cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500200013224600300015226400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850800260039952013840042553400450180965300570185485600430191199900170195426871UtSlPG20260610133620.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aPL1 aLuo, Guanzhong10a粉妝樓全傳1 aFen zhuang lou quan zhuan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-10-12  aProduced by In On Lou  a"粉妝樓全傳" by Guanzhong Luo is a historical novel written in the early 17th century. The book unfolds an intricate tale set during the prosperous Tang dynasty, following the lives of noble characters, particularly focusing on the exploits and adventures of the two sons of Luo Zeng, namely Luo Can and Luo Kuan. Their journey is interspersed with themes of loyalty, honor, and the pitfalls of political intrigue, as they navigate family matters and the treachery surrounding them.  At the start of the narrative, Luo Zeng, a nobleman with a clear moral compass, prepares to depart for the border to quell a rebellion, leaving behind his two ambitious sons in the capital. Feeling concerned for their safety amidst political corruption led by the cunning Prime Minister Shen Qian, he entrusts their wellbeing to loyal friends and relatives. As the story unfolds, we see the brothers’ personalities emerge—Luo Can, the courageous and handsome elder, and Luo Kuan, skillful and wise. While Luo Zeng faces looming dangers, his sons are compelled to rise to their own challenges, setting the stage for camaraderie, conflict, and honor amidst a backdrop of soaring ambition and treachery. The richness of character and setting provides a vivid portrayal of the era, inviting readers into a world of adventure and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChina -- History -- Tang dynasty, 618-907 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26871  c67780d67780