Illustrated Romance of the Ronglin

Author: Wu Jingzi
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: The entire book revolves around the attitude towards "fame and fortune," revealing through a series of stories how the imperial examination system and the eight-legged essay gradually degrade people into mediocre figures obsessed with material gain, even to the point of becoming ungrateful scoundrels. It also portrays the diverse faces of Confucian scholars and celebrities, with the scholars being particularly vivid and dynamic.