Empire Dreams of Wind and Moon - The True Story of the Ten Great Courtesans Through the Ages

Author: Huang Sheng
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Publish Date: 2005-11-27
Features: This book takes a fair and objective stance, selecting ten representative historical courtesans such as Zhao Ji, Su Xiaoxiao, Li Shishi, Chen Yuanyuan, and Gu Mei. The editor has reviewed a vast amount of materials and, after thorough research, presents these figures in plain and accessible language, restoring to them real, flesh-and-blood, and emotionally rich "courtesans." The term "courtesan" is a distorted product of social development. As society progresses, when we revisit these women today, let us move beyond past misconceptions and stop viewing them through biased lenses. While sympathizing with the unfortunate fate of these ancient women labeled as "courtesans," we hope that such distorted products will never exist in the world again. They were not only masters of painting and calligraphy but also exceptionally beautiful, admired by countless romantic scholars who considered it a privilege to glimpse their beauty. They were also deeply thoughtful and loyal, far beyond ordinary courtesans. They witnessed and influenced the course of history. Decoding the truth behind courtesans and understanding the supreme beauties, this book uses vivid and straightforward language to vividly portray the colorful images of ten extremely popular courtesans, unlocking their emotional secrets and restoring to them real, flesh-and-blood, and emotionally rich "courtesans."