列女傳 by Xiang Liu
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| Author | Liu, Xiang, 78? BCE-7? BCE |
|---|---|
| Title | 列女傳 |
| Alternate Title | Lie nü zhuan |
| Alternate Title | Lie Nu Chuan |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biographies_of_Exemplary_Women |
| Credits | Produced by Ieong Hio-Kuan |
| Summary | "列女傳" by Xiang Liu is a historical account written in ancient China, likely during the early imperial period. The work focuses on the virtuous women of various dynasties, showcasing their moral integrity, influence, and essential roles in the family and society. Each segment highlights the stories of different women, emphasizing themes of loyalty, wisdom, and virtue in the face of adversity. At the start of the text, the author presents various exemplary women, beginning with the daughters of Emperor Yao, who support the future Emperor Shun amid family conspiracies. The narrative then progresses through the stories of other remarkable women, such as Jiang Yan, who despite being abandoned at birth, rises to significance through her wisdom and motherhood, and the wise counsel of other mothers who guided influential sons. These stories collectively illustrate the moral values and cultural ideals surrounding womanhood in ancient Chinese society, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of these themes throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | China -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Women -- China -- Biography |
| Subject | Women -- China -- Conduct of life |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24228 |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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