Qinhuai Eight Beauties

Author: Jiang Xi
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The Eight Beauties of Qinhuai is a tragic epic that intertwines love, history, and the fate of life, hailed as the Chinese version of Gone with the Wind. Set against the turbulent society of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the book weaves together the tales of eight stunningly talented women—Lixiangjun, the legendary peach blossom heroine; Ma Xianglan, the devoted poetess; Liu Shisi, the noble and graceful; Dong Xiaoyuan, the exquisite courtesan; Gu Hongbo, the valiant and compassionate; Bian Yujing, the devout Buddhist practitioner; Kou Baimen, the roguish heroine; and Chen Yuanyuan, the charming foreign beauty. Against the backdrop of history, the book crafts vivid images of heroes and heroines, linking beloved legends into a poignant and moving saga of love, bravery, and righteousness.