"木蘭奇女傳" is a beautiful and inspiring tale of courage, resilience, and the power of love. The story follows the legendary figure of Mulan, who disguises herself as a man to join the army in place of her father. The author does a fantastic job of bringing Mulan to life, capturing her inner struggles, her determination, and her unwavering loyalty to her family and country.
The character development in this book is truly remarkable, as we see Mulan grow and evolve throughout her journey. The vivid descriptions of the battle scenes and the hardships she faces bring the story to life, making it a captivating and engaging read.
Overall, "木蘭奇女傳" is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages. It is a story of bravery, sacrifice, and ultimately, the strength that lies within us all. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a powerful and inspiring read.
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序嘗思人道之大，莫大於倫常；學問之精，莫精於性命。自有書籍以來，所載傳人不少， 求其交盡乎倫常者鮮矣，求其交盡乎性命者益鮮矣。蓋倫常之地，或盡孝而不必兼忠， 或盡忠而不必兼孝，或盡忠孝而安常處順，不必兼勇烈。遭際未極其變，即倫常未盡其 難也。性命之理，有不悟性根者，有不知命蒂者，有修性命而旁歧雜出者，有修性命而 後先倒置者。涵養未得其中，即性命未盡其奧也。乃木蘭一女子耳，擔荷倫常，研求性 命，而獨無所不盡也哉！
予幼讀《木蘭詩》，觀其代父從軍，可謂孝矣；立功絕塞，可謂忠矣。後閱《唐書 》，言木蘭唐女，西陵人，嫻弓馬，諳韜略，轉戰沙漠，累大功十二，何其勇也。封武 昭將軍，凱旋還里。當時筮者謂致亂必由武姓，讒臣嫁禍武昭，詔徵至京。木蘭具表陳 情，掣劍剜心，示使者，目視而死。死後，位證雷部大神，何其烈也。去冬閱《木蘭奇 女傳》，復知其幼而領悟者性命也，長而行持者性命也。且通部議論極精微，極顯豁， 又無非性命之妙諦也。盡人所當盡，亦盡人所難盡。惟其無所不盡，則亦無所不奇。而 人奇，行奇，事奇，文奇，讀者莫不驚奇叫絕也。此書相傳為奎斗馬祖所演，卷首有武 聖帝序。今序已失，同人集貲付梓。書成，爰敘其緣起如此。
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