02164cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500140013224600180014626400510016430000470021533600260026233700260028833800360031450000310035050800280038152012890040953400450169865300470174385600430179099900170183357278UtSlPG20260610134323.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aPL1 aYu, Da,d-188410a青樓夢1 aQing Lou Meng 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-06-05  aProduced by An-Huan Guo  a"青樓夢" by Da Yu is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a richly depicted world of courtesans in Wu region and centers around the character Jin Yixiang, a gifted poet and scholar who navigates the complexities of love and society while forming connections with various women of the time. The book explores themes of romance, ambition, and the contrasts between societal expectations and personal desires.  The opening of the novel introduces Jin Yixiang, who is portrayed as a talented and sensitive individual, yearning for a romantic connection amidst societal constraints. After engaging in light-hearted discussions with friends about the merits and pitfalls of pursuing relationships with courtesans, he decides to explore the vibrant world of the "green towers," symbolizing the brothels where these women reside. During the narrative, Jin Yixiang's interactions with his companions reveal his passion for poetry and eloquence, highlighting the allure of the women he admires. His encounters manifest his internal struggles with unrequited love and societal conventions, setting the tone for the unfolding tale of both personal aspirations and the complex dynamics within this unique slice of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-191240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57278  c98109d98109