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| Original Title | 孔雀船 |
|---|---|
| Author | 伊良子 清白 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a world where time erodes even the most luminous treasures, an aging poet’s fragmented verses echo with the ghosts of youth—memories of moonlit chrysanthemums, distant flutes over misted rivers, and a homeland’s valleys humming with sorrow. A solitary traveler wanders desolate inns and crumbling shores, haunted by visions of parents transformed into celestial beings, their presence lingering in twilight’s ache. Across shifting landscapes—a slumbering island-giant in turbulent seas, a peacock’s iridescent tail unfurling like a warrior’s banner—beauty persists amidst decay. Myth and reality blur: diving maidens vanish into tidal depths, flower sellers succumb to love’s venom, and princesses tread between moonlight and ruin. Through lyrical fragments and haunting imagery, this tale weaves a tapestry of fleeting radiance—where crumbling ruins whisper forgotten prayers, and every shadow holds a story yearning to be unearthed. For those who dare to listen, it offers not answers, but the fragile allure of a world where even loss shimmers with transient grace. |
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