Chinese Classic Novel Collection - Fine Works of Colorful Books (Volume 3)

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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: The Jade Toad Chronicle was written by Hongshi, a disciple of Tongyuanzi. It tells the story of Zhang Kun, son of General Zhang Jing, and his encounters with twelve beauties. Fated to meet, their love is deep and passionate, as they experience the thrill of falling in love. It is a story of love and beauty, a version of the romantic tale of the "prince in the land of love," and a dramatic portrayal of the tragedy of a generation. Strange Sayings was written by Cao Qujing of the Qing Dynasty. A book that is only fit to be read by the dim light of the night. Although titled Strange Sayings, it is not something to be read lightly. While it depicts the beauty of spring and indulges in playful jokes, it is in fact a warning about the consequences of good and evil, purity and lust, each with its own retribution, as well as an effort to persuade the world. The Five-Color Stone was written by the master of the Pen-Refining Pavilion. The author laments the many imperfections in life and thus uses writing to repair the flaws. The eight stories in the book are idealized and all end in a harmonious and satisfactory manner, expressing the scholar's helplessness in reality and his longing for the ideal. It evokes a sense of soaring like a celestial being. The Wind and Moon Dream was written by Mengren of the Qing Dynasty. A Qing-era erotic novel with the title The Wind and Moon Dream, it aims to warn the world that brothels are not places for redemption, and that the nature of courtesans is unchangeable. Due to its direct and blunt depiction of the lives of courtesans, it was banned. The Continued Gold Basin Melody was written by Ding Yaokang. It continues the plot of The Gold Basin Melody and adds bold imagination. Through the continuation of the lustful lives of Simen Qing, Li Ping'er, and Pan Jinlian, it explores the cycle of cause and effect and the passage of time. The writing is sharp and vivid, with language that is fierce and unrestrained, capturing the essence of every scene, making it a rare gem in the world of erotic literature. The Happy Sufferer (also known as The Report of Enjoying Pleasure, The Happy Wonder, and The Love Mirror). A "lewd book" that was banned multiple times in the Qing Dynasty and had its title changed repeatedly for republication; a "waking world" book that serves to admonish and enlighten.