| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
燕丹子
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| Alternate Title |
Yan Dan Zi
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 11.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Cian-Rong Huang
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| Summary |
"燕丹子" by Anonymous is a historical text likely written during the early centuries of Chinese history. This work features themes of loyalty, honor, and vengeance set against the backdrop of the power struggles among ancient states in China, particularly focusing on the conflict between the states of Yan and Qin. The narrative centers around Yan Dan, the prince of Yan, who endures humiliation at the hands of the Qin King. In his quest for vengeance, he seeks out courageous warriors to rally against Qin's dominance. Key figures such as the strategist Tian Guang and the brave assassin Jing Ke play crucial roles in Yan Dan's plans. The story unfolds with political intrigue and the preparations for an assassination attempt, culminating in Jing Ke's daring mission to assassinate the Qin King to restore honor to Yan. However, the story ends tragically, highlighting the themes of sacrifice and the futility of revenge in the face of overwhelming power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Chinese |
| LoC Class |
PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
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| Subject |
China -- History -- Han dynasty, 202 B.C.-220 A.D. -- Anecdotes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24068 |
| Release Date |
Dec 29, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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