春柳鶯   By: Nanbeiheguanshizhe

春柳鶯 by Nanbeiheguanshizhe is a beautifully written and thought-provoking book that delves deeply into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The author's prose is poetic and evocative, painting vivid scenes and emotions that linger long after the final page. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, each grappling with their own inner demons and desires.

The story unfolds at a slow and deliberate pace, allowing the reader to fully immerse themselves in the world the author has created. The narrative weaves together past and present seamlessly, revealing the interconnectedness of the characters' lives and experiences.

Overall, 春柳鶯 is a deeply moving and introspective read that will resonate with readers who enjoy literary fiction and complex character-driven narratives. Highly recommended for those looking for a book that will challenge and inspire.

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序 　　天地間一大戲場，生旦丑淨畢集於中。自唐復為戲文，緣以衣冠獸翁，蓬蒿 賢士，糞堆連理，污泥比目，涇渭混雜，世上莫辨。君子起而指示之，則戲演焉。 及後，戲一變而為傳奇，實倡自宋。蓋以戲，虛文難以利俗，而淺說足以動眾。 夫傳奇於戲，名別而實因也。 　　 今君子操觚，莫不鹹悉其意。故稗官野史，救污辟穢，於此為盛。一時市兒 讀之，不知憐才為勸，好色為戒，反取色而惡才，直欲丑淨而作生旦，又烏得乎！ 南北冠，風流名人也。 　　 知憐才好色之正，得用情取士之真。嘗謂餘言，古來賢士出於席門陋巷，德 婦見之裙布荊釵，如錦衣玉食，繡柱雕樑，俱屬外焉者。餘識其言而敬之，復請 之小說。才色在所不偏，勸戒俱所不廢，使天下之人，知男女相訪，不因淫行， 實有一段不可移之情。情生於色，色因其才，才色兼之，人不世出。所以，男慕 女色，非才不韻，女慕男才，非色不名，二者具焉，方稱佳話。自非然者，即糞 堆連理，污泥比目。桑間濮上之輩，何得妄以衣冠為尊。蓬蒿見鄙，浪向天地間 說風流者哉！ 　　 此書梓世，固以名人之筆，復新於目，尤願同人，為生為旦，不可打落丑淨 腳色，貽笑於戲場外之識者也。 　　 ... Continue reading book >>