The Plum in the Golden Vase by Unknown
or, Chin P'ing Mei
"The Plum in the Golden Vase" is a classic Chinese novel set during the Song Dynasty. It follows the life of Ximen Qing, a corrupt social climber and lustful merchant, who is involved with six different women. The narrative explores themes of sexuality, corruption, and societal decay, providing a detailed and critical examination of the culture and society of the time. The novel is also known for its explicit eroticism and is considered one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
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- Published
- 1610
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 2000-3000
- Original Language
- Chinese
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- Alternate Titles
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- Jin Ping Mei
- The Golden Lotus
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