02077cam a22003133u 4500 27107 UtSlPG 20260610133623.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Qingxincairen 金雲翹傳 Jin yun qiao zhuan Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jin_Yun_Qiao Release date is 2008-10-31 Produced by Yu Chen Chaung "金雲翹傳" by Qingxincairen is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. This work centers around the character Wang Cuiqiao, a young woman endowed with beauty and talent, navigating the challenges of family loyalty and personal desires within a rigid societal framework. The narrative invites readers to reflect on themes of love, sacrifice, and the complex dynamics of fate. The opening of the novel introduces profound philosophical musings on the nature of desire and virtue, setting a contemplative mood. It describes Wang Cuiqiao and her sister, Cuiyun, showcasing their distinct personalities and talents, particularly Cuiqiao's exceptional skill with the huqin, a traditional Chinese instrument. As the sisters visit a grave of a famous courtesan, Liu Danxian, Cuiqiao expresses a poignant empathy for the plight of beautiful, talented women in a world that often leads them to tragic fates. This sets the stage for a story rich in emotional depth and social critique, as Cuiqiao reflects on her own circumstances and the potential for love in the face of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27107 68016 68016