鏡花緣

audiobook

鏡花緣

by Ruzhen Li

ZH·~7 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
1

Part 1

31:40
2

Part 2

31:23
3

Part 3

31:14
4

Part 4

31:30
5

Part 5

31:40
6

Part 6

31:45
7

Part 7

31:34
8

Part 8

31:35
9

Part 9

31:21
10

Part 10

31:39

Description

A luminous gathering unfolds in the celestial realm, where the Queen Mother of the West presides over a grand banquet attended by an eclectic host of deities—flower, fruit, grain and herb fairies, as well as the enigmatic female embodiment of the North Star. Their radiant procession, accompanied by colorful clouds and mystic lights, sets the stage for a dazzling celebration that intertwines divine ceremony with playful rivalry.

Amid the opulent feasting, the fairies debate the delicate balance of nature’s order, arguing over when blossoms should unfurl and whether mortal influence can sway celestial mandates. Their witty exchanges reveal a world where etiquette, duty, and imagination collide, offering listeners a richly woven tapestry of mythic intrigue and subtle social commentary. The tale invites you into a realm where the extraordinary and the everyday coexist, promising a captivating journey through ancient imagination.

Details

Language

zh

Duration

~7 hours (427K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-12-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

RL

Ruzhen Li

Best known for the classic Qing-dynasty novel Flowers in the Mirror, this Chinese writer blended fantasy, satire, and social observation in ways that still feel lively today. The book’s dreamlike journey, sharp wit, and unusual gallery of characters have helped keep it in print and translation for generations.

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