Here is the translation of the given content into English: Twenty Years A Dreaming

Author: Wu Jianren
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: This book is a semi-autobiographical work by Wu Jianren, a Qing Dynasty novelist. Through the eyes of an innocent scholar stepping into the world, it observes society and understands real life from the author's interactions with others, gradually peeling away the truth hidden beneath pretense. The work primarily focuses on the officialdom and family life, providing vivid materials on the politics, economy, and cultural customs of late Qing society. It also reveals the human degradation and various vices brought about by the corrupt system. It holds profound significance and is highly worth reading.