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Brief History of the Chinese Courtesan Culture
Backdrop to the Late-Ming Courtesan Culture
History Tidbits of the Pipa
[This is a brief introduction to the history of
the Chinese classical plucked string instrument – the pipa 琵琶. In Tales of Ming Courtesans (coming soon!), two
protagonists - peerless beauties Chen Yuanyuan 陳圓圓 and Li Xiangjun 李香君 - are both dazzling
pipa players and kunqu singers in the glitzy Qinhuai pleasure district.]
History Tidbits of the Guqin
[This is a brief introduction to the history of
the Chinese classical plucked string instrument, the “guqin” 古琴. In my soon-to-be-published
historical novel Tales of
Ming Courtesans, one of the protagonists, famed courtesan Liu Rushi 柳如是, is a skillful guqin
player, apart from being a brilliant poetess and painter. In one scene, she
smashes her guqin, which is a gift from one client, in a blinding fit of fury.]
Collection of Blog Posts Re: Chinese Poets and Poetry
Li Xiangjun and "The Peach Blossom Fan"
Liu Rushi's Paintings and Why I Feature Her in "Tales of Ming Courtesans":
One Version of Chen Yuanyuan's Story (in Chinese, from the Jin Yong Teahouse 金庸茶館):
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