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飛跎全傳

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An episodic, comic narrative follows a newly wealthy, flamboyant social climber whose sudden fortune fuels lavish banquets, garden entertainments, and matchmaking, while attracting a motley retinue of sycophants, charlatans, and officious visitors. Chapters stage farcical set pieces—ridiculous officials, trickery over gifts, theatrical performances, and domestic absurdities—that expose social pretension, greed, and bureaucratic folly. The tone shifts between broad humor and pointed satire as scenes of feasting, gambling, and scheming accumulate to lampoon the era’s manners, ostentation, and the thin line between respectability and farce.

About the Author

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Zou Bixian

Bixian Zou is a notable figure in Chinese literature, recognized for his work "飛跎全傳" (The Complete Tale of Fei Tuo). This novel is part of the rich tradition of Chinese storytelling, blending elements of adventure and romance. Zou's writing reflects the cultural and social dynamics of his time, contributing to the understanding of historical narratives in Chinese literature. His work remains a point of interest for those exploring the evolution of narrative forms in classical Chinese texts.

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