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100 1 _aTianzhuisheng
245 1 0 _a商界現形記
246 1 _aShang Jie Xian Xing Ji
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-31
508 _aProduced by Yu Chin Chen
520 _a"商界現形記" by Tianzhuisheng is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Shanghai's bustling merchant scene and follows the life of Zhou Ziyan, an ambitious and resourceful businessman who navigates the complexities of trade and relationships in a rapidly changing society. The work delves into themes of wealth, morality, and social dynamics, capturing the intricate interplay between business dealings and personal affairs. The opening of the novel introduces Zhou Ziyan, also referred to as Zhou San, who is characterized as a notorious merchant engaged in a variety of businesses, primarily driven by profit. This portion sets the stage for his interactions with other characters, including his friend Wang Wenglin and a courtesan named Hei Mudan. The narrative unfolds in a lively manner as it describes Zhou's quest for a suitable company name while he grapples with the trivialities of life in the pleasure districts of Shanghai. It highlights the intertwining of business, pleasure, and the societal roles of various characters within the context of Shanghai's commercial culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24079
999 _c65080
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