Mandarin Duck Needle

Name: Mandarin Duck Needle
Author: (Qing Dynasty) Huayang Sanren

鸳鸯针

by (Qing Dynasty) Huayang Sanren (（清）华阳散人)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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8.6Score

6Chapters

Synopsis

The book describes the society of the late Ming Dynasty very vividly, and the author is a person who is not aspiring to the times, so there are many harsh voices in the article. For example, he denounced the shortcomings of the academic field and said that the court should employ people in an unusual way and should not stick to the first-rate and the same way.

Reader comments

The writing style of this book is natural and smooth, and the writing style is lively and interesting. Through the detailed description of the characters, the author vividly displays the various shortcomings of late Ming society and the complexity of human nature. Moreover, the book uses precise words and is humorous, making it very easy and enjoyable to read. Overall, this is a great book worth reading!
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