The Scholars by Wu Ching-tzu
A Satirical Novel of Ming China
The book is a satirical novel that offers a critical examination of the Chinese scholarly class and the civil service examination system of Imperial China. Through a series of interlinked stories, it follows the lives, careers, and misadventures of a diverse group of scholars, exposing the corruption, pettiness, and hypocrisy that pervade the academic and bureaucratic worlds. The narrative delves into the scholars' pursuit of literary glory and official rank, often at the expense of genuine morality and wisdom, providing a humorous yet poignant commentary on the social and educational values of the time.
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- Published
- 1750
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- Chinese
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- Alternate Titles
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- Rulin Waishi
- The Scholars: A Chronicle of Confucian Students
- The Scholars: A Satirical Novel
- The Scholars: A Social Novel
- The Scholars: A Tale of Confucian Students
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