The Incomparable Lady, a Story of China with a M
The Incomparable Lady is a story of China with a moral. It follows the life of Lady Li, a young woman of noble birth who is determined to make her own way in the world. Despite the obstacles she faces, Lady Li is determined to make her own destiny and prove her worth. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about the importance of loyalty, friendship, and courage. Through her journey, Lady Li discovers the power of her own inner strength and the importance of standing up for what she believes in. In the end, Lady Li is able to overcome all of the obstacles she faces and prove that she is indeed incomparable.
By Elizabeth Louisa Moresby · First published 1922 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Fable, Biographical Fiction · 11,337 words
First lines
It is recorded that when the Pearl Empress (his mother) asked of the philosophic Yellow Emperor which he considered the most beautiful of the Imperial concubines, he replied instantly: "The Lady A-Kuei": and when the Royal Parent in profound astonishment demanded bow this could be, having regard to the exquisite beauties in question, the Emperor replied;
-"I have never seen her. It was dark when I entered the Dragon Chamber and dusk of dawn when I rose and left her."
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The Incomparable Lady, a Story of China with a Moral is listed on Textopian as a novella by Elizabeth Louisa Moresby, dated 1922 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Elizabeth Louisa Moresby
- Date: 1922 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Fable, Biographical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 11,337 words
- Structure: 1 section, 196 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in China and is based on a true story, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Fable — The book has a moral, making it a fable.
- Biographical Fiction — The book is based on a true story, making it a biographical fiction novel.
- Romance — The book is about a woman's journey to find love, making it a romance novel.
Tags
China · moral story · historical fiction · cultural exploration · female protagonist · societal norms · 19th century · adventure · romance · identity · family dynamics · tradition vs modernity
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