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The Xingshi Yinyuan Zhuan (Chinese: 醒世姻緣傳; pinyin: Xǐngshì Yīnyuán Zhuàn; lit. 'The Story of a Marital Fate to Awaken the World'), also translated as Marriage Destinies to Awaken the World, The Bonds of Matrimony, A Marriage to Awaken the World and A Romance to Awaken the World, is a Chinese classic novel of the late Ming or early Qing dynasty.
One of the first popular historical romances appeared in 1921, when Georgette Heyer published The Black Moth, which is set in 1751. It was not until 1935 that she wrote the first of her signature Regency novels, set around the English Regency period (1811–1820), when the Prince Regent ruled England in place of his ill father, George III.
The Bride Price is a 1976 novel by Nigerian writer Buchi Emecheta.It was first published in the UK by Allison & Busby, and in the USA by George Braziller.Centered on women during the Nigerian postcolonial era, Emecheta dedicated the book to her mother, Alice Ogbanje Emecheta.
Heroes travel to Ancient Egypt and meet Pharaoh Rama-Tut, who is a time traveller from the 31st century. The first appearance of Marvel Comics time-travelling villain, Kang the Conqueror. 1963–present Doctor Who: various authors Doctor Who gave rise to more than 530 original novels and novelisations based on the popular science fiction ...
One of the store's grandest items, a 16th century marriage bed, has inspired See’s 12th novel, “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women.” Based on the history of a young noblewoman, Tan Yunxian, who ...
Ancient literature comprises religious and scientific documents, tales, poetry and plays, royal edicts and declarations, and other forms of writing that were recorded on a variety of media, including stone, clay tablets, papyri, palm leaves, and metal.
In Ancient Sparta, the subordination of private interests and personal happiness to the good of the public was strongly encouraged by the laws of the city.One example of the legal importance of marriage can be found in the laws of Lycurgus of Sparta, which required that criminal proceedings be taken against those who married too late (graphe opsigamiou) [5] or unsuitably (graphe kakogamiou ...
Ancient DNA reveals new details about the Avars, ... Sex and marriage patterns in an ancient empire revealed by DNA. Katie Hunt. Updated April 24, 2024 at 5:32 PM.