After reunion

Author: Chi Chen Guang adapted, Wang Qi Mei illustrated
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: During the Ming Dynasty, Shi Yisheng of Fuzhou passed the imperial examination and became the top scholar, returning home in glory. He also chose a date for his wedding and was granted an imperial decree to honor his widowed mother, Ye Shi, for her chastity. The joyous events brought great celebration. However, misfortune struck one after another—his mother hanged herself, his son drank poison, and his wife collided with a stone. Through the tragic tale of the Shi family's reunion followed by their complete destruction, the story mercilessly exposes the inhumane feudal society's moral code. The comic book is adapted from the Puxian Opera, which was once hailed by the renowned modern Chinese playwright Tian Han as a classic work worthy of inclusion in the world's tragedies without any shame. First published in 1963, this edition has been revised and reprinted by the publisher based on the original manuscript to delight readers.