Me and Empress Dowager Cixi
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In 'Me and Empress Dowager Cixi,' De Ling offers a unique perspective on the life of the Qing court through her memoir written in English. The book delves into Empress Dowager Cixi's daily life, including her diet, attire, behavior, and experiences like train travel. Featuring key figures like Emperor Guangxu, the Empress, and Li Lianying, this work also reveals court secrets surrounding significant historical events. With literary and historical significance, this narrative stands out from traditional harem-themed works, providing a genuine and comprehensive portrayal with rich, engaging content.
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“The Empress Dowager Cixi and Me” is a memoir written in English by Chinese-American De Ling. The book adopts the perspective of western culture and tells in detail the real life of the Qing court that she observed during her personal service to Empress Dowager Cixi, including Cixi’s diet, clothing, behavior, and experience of traveling by train, etc. The characters involved include Emperor Guangxu, the Empress, Li Lianying, Yuan Shikai and other officials, and mention some court secrets about major historical events. It has both literary interest and historical value. Compared with the currently popular harem novels and harem film and television dramas, this book is true and comprehensive, rich in content, and highly readable.
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