粉妝樓全傳   By: Guanzhong Luo (1330?-1400?)

粉妝樓全傳 by Guanzhong Luo is a captivating novel that delves into the intricacies of the lives of courtesans in ancient China. The author masterfully weaves together a rich tapestry of characters, each with their own unique story and struggles.

Throughout the book, readers are transported to a world of opulence and decadence, where beauty and charm hold immense power. Guanzhong Luo's vivid descriptions bring the setting to life, painting a vivid picture of the luxurious courtesan houses and the intricate dynamics between the women who inhabit them.

The novel is filled with drama, romance, and betrayal, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the twists and turns of the characters' lives. As the story unfolds, themes of love, ambition, and sacrifice are explored, offering a deeper insight into the complexities of human nature.

Overall, 粉妝樓全傳 is a beautifully written and engrossing novel that will transport readers to a bygone era and leave them pondering the timeless issues of power, love, and identity. Fans of historical fiction and intricate character-driven narratives are sure to be captivated by this book.

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　　詩曰： 　　光陰遞嬗似輕雲，不朽還須建大勛。 　　壯略欲扶天日墜，雄心豈入弩駘群。 　　卻緣否運姑埋跡，會遇昌期早致君。 　　為是史書收不盡，故將彩筆譜奇文。 　　從來國家治亂，祇有忠佞兩途。盡忠的為公忘私為國忘家，常存個致君的念頭，那 富貴功名總置之度外。及至勢阻時艱，仍能守經行權，把別人弄壞的局面從新整頓一番 ，依舊是喜起明良，家齊國治。這纔是報國的良臣，克家的令子。惟有那奸險小人，他 祇圖權震一時，不顧罵名千載。卒之天人交怒身敗名裂﹔回首繁華，已如春夢，此時即 天良發現已悔不可追，從古到今，不知凡幾。 　　如今且說大唐一段故事出在乾德年間，其時國君有道，四海升平，那一班興唐世襲 的公侯，有在朝為官的，有退歸林下的，這都不必細表。單言長安有位公爺，乃是越國 公羅成之後。這公爺名喚羅增，字世瑞，夫人秦氏所生兩位公子：長名喚羅燦，年一十 八歲，生�... Continue reading book >>