"The Scholars" is a long satirical novel depicting portraits of intellectuals. The work describes various absurd and hypocritical behaviors of Confucian scholars who were deeply poisoned by stereotypes. It belittles and satirizes fake Confucian scholars and fake celebrities, criticizes the corrupt secular atmosphere at that time, and creates the image of a few true Confucian scholars and real celebrities who stay away from fame and pursue freedom, in which the author's ideals are embedded. The Scholars is a model of ancient Chinese satirical literature, the first of its kind to use novels to directly evaluate real life.
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This book is really interesting! It portrayed those hypocritical Confucian scholars deeply and made me see the ugly side of feudal society. I especially like a sentence in the book: "Some people resign and return to their hometown, while some people rush to the exam hall at night." This sentence really describes all kinds of life! However, I admire those true Confucian scholars and true celebrities who pursue freedom more. They are the real wise men. This book not only satirizes society, but also made me think more about life. I recommend you read it, I believe you will have a different perception!
This book is really interesting! It portrayed those hypocritical Confucian scholars deeply and made me see the ugly side of feudal society. I especially like a sentence in the book: "Some people resign and return to their hometown, while some people rush to the exam hall at night." This sentence really describes all kinds of life! However, I admire those true Confucian scholars and true celebrities who pursue freedom more. They are the real wise men. This book not only satirizes society, but also made me think more about life. I recommend you read it, I believe you will have a different perception!