Project Gutenberg 2009-06-09 Public domain in the USA. 1329 Wuseshizhuren, ju ren 1738 五色石主人 Xu, Shukui Xu, Gengya Xu, Xiaowen 五色石 Wu Se Shi Produced by Hsueh-Chu Han "Wu Se Shi" by an unknown author is a historical novel likely written in the 18th century. The narrative explores the intricate relationships between scholars and their romantic pursuits, illustrating themes of talent and beauty through the main characters, Huang and the beautiful daughter of a local official. As Huang navigates these connections, the tale also delves into societal expectations and the complexities of love. The opening of "Wu Se Shi" introduces a philosophical discussion on fate and human agency, notably drawing from the mythology surrounding Nuwa's celestial repair. It sets the stage for a rich tapestry of interpersonal dynamics, beginning with the characterization of Huang Zhao, a talented young man who engages with the homespun musings of his peers on talent versus appearance. As Huang interacts with various individuals, including a charming but misguided suitor, the narrative unfolds into a multitude of romantic misunderstandings and poetic rivalries. As the plot develops, Huang's burgeoning feelings for the lovely Miss Hen represent an exploration of literary prowess and the societal implications of courtship, ultimately leaving the reader intrigued by the fates of these intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 PL Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 411203 2025-08-12T05:36:12.288588 text/html 411024 2025-01-12T05:48:22.032692 text/html 244716 2025-08-12T05:36:17.008548 application/epub+zip 249320 2025-08-12T05:36:13.872578 application/epub+zip 249322 2025-08-12T05:36:12.866592 application/epub+zip 465715 2025-08-12T05:36:19.238585 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 458070 2025-08-12T05:36:16.410546 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434082 2022-09-13T13:00:40.267374 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384722 2025-08-12T05:36:11.970567 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 384571 2021-01-05T04:44:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17293 2025-08-12T05:36:19.361548 application/rdf+xml 10148 2025-08-12T05:36:13.336553 image/jpeg 2629 2025-08-12T05:36:13.100564 image/jpeg 176201 2021-01-05T04:44:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 242172 2025-08-12T05:36:12.317586 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