TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cui,Xiangchuan,active 1836
AU  - Fu,Ling
TI  - 白圭志
AV  - PL 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Chinese fiction
N1  - Release date is 2008-10-25; Produced by Shi Ting Ling; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "白圭志" by Xiangchuan Cui is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in the context of ancient China, focusing on the lives of the characters Zhang Bo, his brother, and their families, exploring themes of virtue, familial duty, and betrayal. The narrative also highlights the resilience and aspirations of the younger generation as they navigate challenges in a changing society.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Zhang Bo and his younger brother as they return to their hometown after their father's death, deepening the narrative's familial focus. Bo is depicted as a compassionate and respected figure, known for his generosity and wisdom. Following a grand vision of his future, he and his wife, He, eventually have two remarkable children: a son, who shows great promise, and a daughter known for her defiant spirit. However, an unexpected betrayal from his brother Zhang Hong leads to treachery and tragedy, setting off a chain of events that will intertwine the fates of various families, including the Yang family, dressed in themes of love, ambition, and the echoes of past actions. The opening meticulously lays out complex character dynamics and establishes the conflicts that will drive the subsequent narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27023
ER  -