A Fragrant Mist Chronicle

Author: De Ling
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: De Ling, the Countess, was one of the eight female officials favored by Empress Dowager Cixi. She was also one of the few women in late Qing Dynasty who received Western education and could speak English, and possessed remarkable literary talent. This book is based on De Ling's personal experiences in the palace, narrating her observations and insights during her time serving Empress Dowager Cixi, as well as some lesser-known behind-the-scenes political lives in the court. It can be considered the earliest oral historical record of the imperial court. The book is based on the original edition published by the Shanghai Shangbao Press.
De Ling, the Countess (commonly referred to as Princess De Ling), was one of the most favored female officials in Empress Dowager Cixi's court and also one of the few women in late Qing Dynasty who received Western education and could speak English. She served as a close attendant to Empress Dowager Cixi alongside her sister, Princess Rongling. The book is based on the author's firsthand experiences in the palace, detailing her observations and insights during her time serving Empress Dowager Cixi, as well as some lesser-known political machinations in the court. It holds significant reference value for studying and understanding the late Qing Dynasty. It can be considered the earliest oral historical record of the imperial court.
The original book was an English-language publication in the United States, translated and adapted by Mr. Qin Shouou, with elegant and fluent language.