Classic Chinese Fiction Masterpieces - Banned Books Library (Volume 2)

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Publication Date: 2001-08-01
Features: The Story of Ping Shan and Ling Yan was written by Di An Sanren. The book narrates the story of two talented women, Shan Dai and Ling Jianshui, who are highly appreciated by the emperor and ultimately marry the scholars Bai Han and Ru Heng. The Complete Story of Er Du Mei was authored by Xie Yin Tangzhu. It is a popular vernacular novel in the form of chapters from the early Qing Dynasty. It has a high reputation in folklore, and traditional operas such as Peking Opera, Han Opera, Xiang Opera, and Sichuan Opera, titled Er Du Mei (or Xing Yuan He Fan), are based on this novel. The Pavilion Where the Moon Listens was published by Jiaqing Tong Wen Tang and written by an unknown Qing Dynasty author. The book tells the story of Baozhu, the daughter of Ke Tai, who falls in love with her cousin Xuan Dengchao, despite her stern and stubborn father. Their love story overcomes numerous hardships and ends in a lifelong union. The Tale of Beauty was written by Su An Ren. Set in the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty, this novel blends history with erotic fiction. It masterfully portrays historical events and vividly depicts romantic tales. It holds a significant position in the history of fiction. Chengpo Idle Talk was written by Ai Nan Ju Gu. Based on the Kangxi era, the novel consists of separate stories that are interconnected through a bean shed, much like One Thousand and One Nights and The Decameron. The book contains the line, "Turning the joy of capturing a sparrow and chicken into rewards, transforming jokes and curses into literature," showcasing its humorous and lively language, as well as its sharp wit in satirizing social realities. The Sour Gourd is a masterpiece of erotic fiction with a unique style, reflecting the people's strong desire for release from accumulated grievances and the pursuit of freedom under feudal rule. After being banned, the book was secretly copied and circulated. Silent Drama was written by Li Yu. The title and concept of this book are highly original and boldly argue that same-sex love is an abnormal form of the Three Cardinal Rules and one of the Five Constant Relationships, making it a remarkable book that should be recorded in unofficial history rather than ignored in official accounts.