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100 1 _aWei, Zi'an,
_d1819-1874
245 1 0 _a花月痕
246 1 _aHua Yue Hen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-04-28
508 _aProduced by Hsueh-Chu Han
520 _a"花月痕" by Zi'an Wei is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and human emotions through a tapestry of personal relationships such as those between rulers and subjects, family members, and friends. The protagonist, a scholar named Yu, offers a philosophical depiction of love’s complexities and the challenges faced within societal roles. The opening of "花月痕" introduces us to the philosophical musings of a character, presumably Yu, as he contemplates the essence of emotions and the nature of relationships in an ever-unfeeling world. He engages in a dialogue with a scholarly figure who expresses skepticism towards emotional attachments, suggesting that a life devoted to scholarly pursuits is preferable to one burdened by complex human sentiments. The narrative takes a personal turn when the protagonist, after a series of reflective thoughts, finds a mysterious book titled "花月痕" which not only sparks his interest but also leads him to share its stories in a public venue to earn his living. This blend of introspection and storytelling sets the stage for the unfolding narrative, promising a rich exploration of character and emotion. (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/25219
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