| Author |
Gautier, Judith, 1845-1917 |
| Author |
Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 |
| Title |
La fille du ciel: Drame Chinois
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Madeleine Fournier and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"La fille du ciel: Drame Chinois" by Judith Gautier and Pierre Loti is a dramatic work set in modern-day China, written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the themes of power, rebellion, and cultural conflict, primarily focusing on the character of an Empress who grapples with the restoration of the Ming dynasty amidst the looming presence of the usurping Tartars. Equally, the play reflects the clash of identities and aspirations between the Chinese and their conquerors. At the start of the story, the authors provide a historical backdrop of China’s political turmoil following the Tartar conquest, which has left deep scars in the national psyche. The opening details the excitement surrounding the Empress’s planned investiture ceremony, signaling a significant political event. Characters such as the Empress, the young Emperor of Nanking, and various Chinese courtiers are introduced, hinting at intricate relationships and the high stakes involved. The opposing forces are ever-present, with the Empress’s internal conflict and ambitions set against the external threats of the Tartar rulers, as foreshadowed by prophecies and dreams that unsettle her. The blend of personal and political drama establishes a gripping narrative ripe with tension and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
China -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47062 |
| Release Date |
Oct 6, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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