醉醒石 by active 17th century Donglugukuangsheng
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Donglugukuangsheng, active 17th century
Chinese
"醉醒石" by Donglugukuangsheng is a historical novel likely written in the 17th century. The narrative centers around themes of virtue, governance, and justice, depicting the life of a man named 姚一祥 who, despite facing various temptations and challenges, strives to uphold righteousness and address injustices within society. The opening of "醉醒石" establ...
a man of modest means who operates under the constraints of a corrupt system but is motivated by a desire to support the innocent and rectify wrongs. Despite his initial distractions and indulgence in a life of leisure in a city filled with temptations, he ultimately displays selflessness by helping an unfortunate scholar in need, setting the stage for his personal journey towards integrity and moral duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Aiden Lee
4 months agoThis came highly recommended and the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Margaret Campbell
3 months agoAs part of my coursework, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. This has earned a permanent place in my collection.
Elijah Brown
2 months agoI have to admit, the explanations feel carefully crafted rather than rushed. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.
Daniel Flores
5 months agoI almost skipped this one, yet the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
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Oliver Thomas
2 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. I learned so much from this.