Project Gutenberg 2008-04-30 Public domain in the USA. 574 Li, Yu 1611 李漁 李渔 Tiehuashanren 铁华山人 鐵華山人 合錦回文傳 He jin hui wen zhuan Produced by In On Lou "合錦回文傳" by Yu Li is a historical fiction novel written in a classical style, likely during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the remarkable journey of Su Ruolan, a talented woman whose skills in weaving a unique piece of silk, called the 回文錦, not only showcase her artistic talent but also play a crucial role in reuniting her with her estranged husband, Dou Tiao. The story unfolds in the backdrop of the Tang dynasty, capturing themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the story introduces Su Ruolan, the daughter of a county magistrate, who is described as exceptionally beautiful and skilled in poetry and embroidery. After her marriage to Dou Tiao, who becomes infatuated with another woman, Ruolan learns of his betrayal and, out of despair and longing, decides to weave a special tapestry that expresses her feelings. This act of artistry rekindles the couple's relationship, and through her crafted words, Ruolan reveals a deep emotional longing that ultimately leads to her husband's regret and their reunion. Concurrently, the narrative explores the lives of their families and the societal expectations of the time, setting the stage for a tale that intertwines personal ambition with cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 17.7 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. zh Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 PL Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 431681 2025-10-10T10:55:46.445815 text/html 431502 2025-01-10T11:37:51.311442 text/html 254159 2025-10-10T10:55:50.556813 application/epub+zip 259388 2025-10-10T10:55:47.962839 application/epub+zip 259387 2025-10-10T10:55:46.988812 application/epub+zip 482783 2025-10-10T10:55:52.586859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 474234 2025-10-10T10:55:49.996792 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 442209 2022-09-11T14:15:45.653041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422227 2025-10-10T10:55:46.199880 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 422160 2008-04-30T09:30:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17487 2025-10-10T10:55:52.950918 application/rdf+xml 9910 2025-10-10T10:55:47.470874 image/jpeg 2637 2025-10-10T10:55:47.227818 image/jpeg 188697 2008-04-30T09:30:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 250773 2025-10-10T10:55:46.475850 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia