胡涂世界 by Jianren Wu

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Author Wu, Jianren, 1866-1910
Title 胡涂世界
Alternate Title Hu Tu Shi Jie
Note The book was published by Shi Jie Fan Hua newspaper office in A.D. 1906.
Credits Produced by Yi-Ting Kuo
Summary "胡涂世界" by Jianren Wu is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book appears to delve into the intricacies of官場 (the officialdom) in Hu’nan, centered around three main characters: 任承仁, 俞洪寶, and 李才雄, who navigate the complexities of bureaucratic life while dealing with personal challenges and moral dilemmas. The opening of the story introduces the three characters in a provincial official context, where 任承仁 visits 俞洪寶, and they discuss the distressing situation of 李才雄, who is financially struggling after a recent personal loss. They formulate a plan to help him secure a job that will stabilize his financial situation, illustrating the intertwining of personal lives and official business in their interactions. As they strategize, tensions arise due to financial negotiations and ethical implications, showcasing a theme of loyalty amidst the struggles of survival in the competitive bureaucratic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Chinese
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Chinese literature -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912
Category Text
EBook-No. 23827
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 18, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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