警悟鐘 by active 17th century-18th century Yunyangchichidaoren

"警悟鐘" by Yunyangchichidaoren is a narrative work that emerged in the late 17th to early 18th century. This piece appears to engage with societal norms, familial relationships, and moral inquiries through a blend of humor and satire. The book centers around characters such as 石堅節, a young protagonist with a flair for the arts, who faces abandonment by his family and a series of misadventures in both monastery and secular life. The opening of "警悟鐘" introduces a rather troubled family dynamic, where the main character, 石堅節 (known as 宗無), finds himself coerced into monks' life by his malicious older brother and sister-in-law after the death of his parents. Flamboyant in personality, he rebels against the strictures of monastic life, demonstrating both a sharp wit and a penchant for mischief. As he grapples with personal aspirations and family betrayal, the narrative unfolds through a series of comedic reflections and encounters, painting a vivid picture of his aspirations and the conflict between familial duty and self-identity. The story continues to explore the complexities of brotherhood and morality against a vividly drawn backdrop of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Yunyangchichidaoren, active 17th century-18th century
Title 警悟鐘
Alternate Title Jing Wu Zhong
Credits Produced by Choby Cheng
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. 24294
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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