Project Gutenberg 2008-05-07 Public domain in the USA. 512 Li, Yu 1611 李漁 李渔 閒情偶寄 Xian Qing Ou Ji "閒情偶寄" by Yu Li is a literary work likely written in the late 16th century. This text appears to delve deeply into the complexities of love, societal roles, and the intricacies of human relationships, particularly through the lens of theatrical performances as a metaphor. The narrative introduces key figures, including a talented actress named 劉絳仙 and her daughter 藐姑, who struggle with the societal expectations placed on them and the challenges of fidelity and reputation. The opening of the book sets the stage in a village in Zhejiang province, known for a rich tradition in theatrical arts. It discusses the unique qualities of those involved in performing arts and highlights the main character, 劉絳仙, an exceptional actress capable of embodying various roles. The portion elaborates on the societal perceptions of women in theater and the interplay between performance and reality, particularly as it relates to love and fidelity. The background of 劉絳仙 as a prominent figure in this culture hints at the personal and societal conflicts that may arise in her life, foreshadowing the exploration of themes such as deception and the quest for authenticity amid the societal pressures of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 37.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. zh PL Text Category: Novels 611126 2025-08-10T11:30:56.802989 text/html 610947 2025-01-10T12:16:27.537101 text/html 319799 2025-08-10T11:31:01.600927 application/epub+zip 326374 2025-08-10T11:30:58.555973 application/epub+zip 326374 2025-08-10T11:30:57.453991 application/epub+zip 628642 2025-08-10T11:31:03.983934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 618592 2025-08-10T11:31:00.928986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 593365 2022-09-12T03:58:11.116850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601901 2025-08-10T11:30:56.422992 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 601829 2008-05-07T12:32:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16466 2025-08-10T11:31:04.115949 application/rdf+xml 9800 2025-08-10T11:30:57.953951 image/jpeg 2526 2025-08-10T11:30:57.706942 image/jpeg 262200 2008-05-07T12:32:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 317818 2025-08-10T11:30:56.848947 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