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100	1		_aMa, Zhiyuan
245	1	0	_a漢宮秋
246	1		_aHan Gong Qiu
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-05-31
508			_aProduced by Hsin-Ju Lan
520			_a"漢宮秋" (Han Gong Qiu) by Zhiyuan Ma is a historical drama that likely reflects the cultural and artistic sensibilities of late imperial China, specifically during the Ming or Qing dynasty. This work, a traditional Chinese opera, explores themes of love, sacrifice, and political intrigue, centered around the character of Wang Zhaojun, one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. The narrative revolves around the marriage alliance between the Han Dynasty and a northern tribe, emphasizing the emotional turmoil and dilemmas faced by its characters. The story follows Wang Zhaojun, a beautiful maiden from a humble background, who is selected to marry the ruler of the northern nomadic tribe as a means to secure peace between the two nations. Initially unwilling to leave her homeland and the emperor she has grown close to, Zhaojun grapples with the heart-wrenching choice of loyalty versus duty. As she embarks on this journey, her profound sense of sacrifice is portrayed against the backdrop of political motivations, ultimately leading to tragic events that highlight the tension between personal happiness and national interests. The opera ultimately serves as a poignant reminder of the often-painful choices individuals must make in the face of larger societal demands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChinese drama -- Yuan dynasty, 1260-1368
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52199
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