五鳳吟 by active 17th century-18th century Yunyangchichidaoren

"五鳳吟" by Yunyangchichidaoren is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 17th or early 18th century. The story is set during the Jiajing period and follows the life of a young scholar named Qi Sheng, who navigates themes of love, destiny, and personal integrity while facing societal expectations and conflicts. This tale intricately weaves together elements of romance, poetry, and morality. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Qi Sheng, a talented young scholar living in a quiet village. He longs to escape the social restraints of his environment and decides to rent a serene temple for deeper study. His life takes an intriguing turn when he encounters a beautiful girl during a temple festival, leading to a series of fateful interactions centered around love and ambition. As Qi Sheng becomes enamored with her, the story hints at escalating tensions and dramas that revolve around societal pressures, friendship, and the quest for personal happiness. The opening sets the tone for a rich exploration of character dynamics and thematic conflict, laying the groundwork for a captivating tale ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Download for free

For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.

Other formats & older devices

About this eBook

Author Yunyangchichidaoren, active 17th century-18th century
Title 五鳳吟
Alternate Title Wu Feng Yin
Credits Produced by Yi Chen Chaung
Reading Level Reading ease score: 93.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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. 25284
Release Date
Last Update Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 743 downloads in the last 30 days.

Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!