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The Scholars (Classic Translation)
"The Scholars" is a novel written by Wu Jingzi in the Qing Dynasty. It uses realism to depict the different expressions of fame and wealth of various people, and represents the peak of ancient Chinese satirical novels. The use of vernacular in the novel has become more proficient and the characterization of the characters is also quite in-depth and delicate, especially the use of superb satirical techniques, making the book a masterpiece of Chinese classical satirical literature.
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"The Scholars" is a chapter-length satirical novel written by Wu Jingzi, a writer in the Qing Dynasty. It is known as the pinnacle of Chinese classical satirical literature. The book is based on the imperial examination system of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. By depicting the portraits of feudal scholars, the book profoundly exposes the distortion of human nature and the corrosion of society caused by fame and wealth. The novel takes dozens of characters such as Wang Mian, Fan Jin, Yan Jiansheng,
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