明月台 by Gui Weng
"明月台" by Gui Weng is a fictional narrative likely written in the mid-19th century. The story explores themes of loyalty, filial piety, and the complexities of human relationships, using various characters, including a phoenix symbolizing virtues and a bat representing vice. The opening of the work sets a philosophical tone, reflecting on the transient nature of life and the importance of loyalty to one’s country and family. It begins with a poem
that contemplates life's brevity and calls for goodness and loyalty. As it progresses, it introduces characters like the phoenix, who has assembled a gathering of birds for a celebration but seeks to punish the bat for its perceived disrespect. This narrative connection hints at the story's exploration of moral and ethical dilemmas, especially in the context of familial bonds and societal expectations, indicating deeper conflicts that will unfold as the tale develops. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Weng, Gui |
|---|---|
| Title | 明月台 |
| Alternate Title | Ming Yue Tai |
| Credits | Produced by Young Nei Ing |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23843 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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