Palace of Eternal Life
by Hong Sheng
About This Novel
"The Palace of Eternal Life" is a legendary drama written by Hong Sheng, a playwright in the early Qing Dynasty. It describes the love story between Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty and Concubine Yang Guifei, as well as the great disaster brought to the country by the emperor's fatuousness and political corruption during the Tianbao period of the Tang Dynasty. The first half describes the two people's oath of alliance in the Palace of Eternal Life, the An-Shi Rebellion, the Mawei Incident, and the death of Concubine Yang. The second half describes the story of Emperor Ming's longing for Concubine Yang, sending people to search for her soul, and the story of their reunion in the Moon Palace, embodying the ideal of beautiful love. "The Palace of Eternal Life" had a profound impact on the society of the early Qing Dynasty. As an emotional masterpiece, it closely interweaves history and emotion, successfully demonstrates the charm and depth of Kun Opera, and brings a historical world of sorrow and joy to the audience. "The Palace of Eternal Life" not only reveals the prosperity and decline of Tang Dynasty society, but also reflects the lessons of the demise of the Ming Dynasty, reflecting the critical attitude of society at that time towards the monarch's debauchery and harm to the country. At the same time, the portrayal of the characters in the play is also extremely successful. From the royal nobles to the loyal and patriotic people to the villains, they are all vividly portrayed, leaving a deep impression on the audience.
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