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100 1 _aWenkang, active 1842-1851
245 1 0 _a兒女英雄傳
246 1 _aEr nü ying xiong zhuan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-05
508 _aProduced by Yow Rong Chen
520 _a"兒女英雄傳" by Wenkang is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of heroism and human relationships, juxtaposing the ideals of chivalry with the complexities of familial love. The narrative appears centered around characters that embody both heroic and personal attributes, set against the backdrop of a richly depicted society. The opening of the novel introduces the philosophical musings of a narrator, who reflects on human nature, the concept of heroism, and the intersections of personal relationships and moral duties. The narrator describes a fantastical dream sequence where he witnesses events unfolding in a heavenly court, where divine beings discuss the fate of mortals as they prepare to engage in earthly matters concerning "兒女英雄" (children and heroes). This sets the tone for a multi-layered narrative that promises to intertwine themes of loyalty, societal expectations, and the inherent challenges of pursuit for virtue in a complex world. The stage is set for character-driven stories that probe deep into human motivations and the consequences that arise from the unique positions of the characters within their society. (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/25327
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