01977cam a22003133u 4500 27734 UtSlPG 20260610133631.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Yuanhuyanshuisanren, active 17th century-18th century 合浦珠 Hepu Zhu Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-01-07 Produced by Vicky Tseng "合浦珠" by Yanshuisanren is a historical novel written in the late 17th to 18th century. The narrative revolves around Qian Sheng, who, amidst the backdrop of poetry and social gatherings, grapples with his aspirations for fame, personal ambition, and romantic encounters, revealing the complexities of love and societal expectations in his time. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist Qian Sheng, a talented young scholar from a prominent family in Jinling, who finds himself at a crossroads between duty and desire. Invited by friends to enjoy the scenic beauty of Tiger Hill, he reflects on his life choices through poetry and drink, and strikes up an intriguing friendship with a mysterious man known as Shentu Zhang, who shares whimsical tales and proves to be more than he seems. Qian Sheng's interactions set the stage for a deeper narrative as he contemplates his feelings for the beautiful servant Qiuying while navigating the intricacies of societal expectations and personal aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27734 68643 68643