癡人說夢記 by Sheng Lü
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Lü, Sheng
Chinese
"癡人說夢記" by Sheng Lü is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a simple farmer named 賈守拙, who leads a content but uneventful life in a rural village. One day, he shares a peculiar dream with his wife, setting off a chain of events that introduces a colorful cast of characters and a blend of humor and social commen...
ordinary life and his humorous interactions, particularly with his wife and a local scholar, 稽老古. The story begins with a dream that transports 賈守拙 to a fantastical place, where he encounters strange people and charming landscapes. As he recounts his dream, he becomes embroiled in an obligation to donate money for a village religious event, showcasing the local customs. However, the peace of his life is soon disrupted when officials come looking for him due to his nephew’s debts, which thrusts him into a state of anxiety and reveals the challenges ordinary people face amidst bureaucratic demands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Dorothy Campbell
3 months agoMy professor recommended this and the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. It exceeded all my expectations.
Liam Moore
6 months agoFor a digital edition, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. This book will stay with me for a long time.
John Mitchell
1 month agoMake no mistake, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I learned so much from this.
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Logan Martin
4 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I couldn't put it down until the very end.