Zexiang
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers with a strong interest in contemporary Chinese rural literature and the theme of rural change
- Readers who appreciate delicate, plain literary narrative rich in the texture of life
- Thinkers who hope to understand the conflict between tradition and modernity through literature
- Readers curious about northern regional culture and local customs
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking strong plot, fast pace and dramatic conflict
- Readers wholly unfamiliar with rural themes and lacking basic interest in them
Reading tips
- Read in a relatively quiet setting so as to immerse yourself in the rural atmosphere and delicate emotions the work creates
- Pay some attention to the descriptions of natural scenery and farming activities, which are often key to understanding characters' states of mind and the themes
- After reading, consider reflecting on your own observations of urban-rural change for a deeper appreciation
About the publisher
Founded in 1987, Qingdao Publishing House has long focused on education, science and technology, children's books, and lifestyle titles, while steadily publishing classical and foreign literature. Its 827 titles in the catalog reflect a balance between making classics widely accessible and serving young readers. They include the four great classics of Chinese literature—Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margin, Dream of the Red Chamber, and Journey to the West—as well as foreign literary translations such as Sei Shōnagon's The Pillow Book, works associated with Zhou Zuoren, and Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. The press also offers a color-illustrated series of recommended classics for primary and secondary school Chinese curriculum reading, using pictures and text to support student readers. Its common categories cover classical literature, essays and miscellaneous writings, folk literature, and foreign literature, with authors including Luo Guanzhong, Shi Nai'an, Cao Xueqin, Gao E, Wu Cheng'en, Sei Shōnagon, Zhou Zuoren, and Victor Hugo. Public information is limited, so this profile emphasizes the publishing directions shown by the catalog.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一回 穷苦人罕逢发财运 富贵爷偏遇索命鬼
- 第二回 痴信徒痴迷试火枪 惶恐人惶然对利刃
- 第三回 胡大壮争雄聚好汉 梁水红斗艳遇牲口
- 第四回 逃难人突遭断路雨 风流女偏怀菩萨心
- 第五回 郑甲长行贿办户籍 赵家儿恃力争飞地
- 第六回 胡大人借祸发黑财 匡师爷设计问真情
- 第七回 匡师爷助主使阴招 孙杨氏救人现慈心
- 第八回 李学仁见利泄玄机 刘有智贪色受大辱
- 第九回 痴柳叶誓嫁败家郎 傻锤子恨别贤惠妻
- 第十回 鱼目混珠农夫使鬼 标新立异秀才用计
- 第十一回 脱缧绁鹞子遁他乡 中圈套锤子落牢笼
- 第十二回 陈老太抛财救亲儿 匡师爷布局待真凶
- 第十三回 王举人代父问案情 范典史假公济私事
- 第十四回 明修栈道典史阳谋 暗度陈仓师爷阴计
- 第十五回 陈老太救儿再举债 匡师爷擒贼复用招
- 第十六回 救幼崽老狗先吃刀 保家业尊叔暗下手
- 第十七回 扶危救困进财行善 思亲恋情春雪化水
- 第十八回 嫩柳叶苦遭倒春寒 老男人喜逢艳阳天
- 第十九回 吹鼓手大闹吴家岭 吴神家犟斗黄妖子
- 第二十回 剖心肝怒训痴情女 殚精力喜求继世儿
- 第二十一回 得贵子厚德上喜坟 戏春雪为仁求穷婚
- 第二十二回 斗心计春雪套双马 争风月为仁战三雄
- 第二十三回 尴尬女终诺鸳鸯约 豪爽男又遇难为事
- 第二十四回 偷梁换柱士启傍官 趁火打劫马遥谋财
- 第二十五回 石老人有意点阴招 李猴子无心引邪念
- 第二十六回 谋虚逐妄祸起私欲 舍身忘生缘因真情
- 第二十七回 过惨年进财遥祭祖 收炭敬典史暗运筹
- 第二十八回 隐僻乡在山担道义 走江湖铁腿失威名
- 第二十九回 进柴府得意思驾云 辞杨舍惭愧知铁腿
- 第三十回 缘舍而得成就忠信 欲求反失难为仁义
- 第三十一回 吴厚德悬壶扬善名 杜春雪丧子失精魂
- 第三十二回 柴雨生慢说盐行事 周为仁威震黑口桥
- 第三十三回 杀仇敌为仁添孽债 缉凶犯常在求政绩
- 第三十四回 尔虞我诈染尘渔利 母慈子孝为仁落网
- 第三十五回 施酷刑胡爷报血仇 耍阴谋典史徇私利
- 第三十六回 哑娘赴火黄泉会亲 痴妇坐轿人间觅魂
- 第三十七回 猛佟虎店内戏骚妇 智进财炕前激憨哥
- 第三十八回 玉面佛蓄谋伏佟虎 断石李扬鞭震北山
- 第三十九回 踏雪骡撒血尽忠义 断石李贪名失仁心
- 第四十回 篡章矫制新官渔民 行云布雨老龙泽乡
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About the author
Zhu Kuijie is an author about whom little public information is available. To date, only one work is known under this name: the social novel Zexiang. According to the available categorization, the book falls within the genre of social fiction, suggesting that its subject matter focuses on social reality and the ways of the world rather than on pure fantasy or genre-driven storytelling. Because basic details such as the author's biography, nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name are unavailable, and no further publication records have been found, it is not yet possible to trace the overall arc of Zhu's writing career, nor would it be appropriate to make excessive inferences about stylistic features or literary influence. As for Zexiang itself, readers may approach it as a novel concerned with rural and social life, observing how the author handles realistic material. Further information about Zhu Kuijie awaits disclosure and supplementation through more public sources.
