燕丹子   By: Anonymous

燕丹子 is a beautifully written piece of classical Chinese literature that takes readers on a journey through the life of a young woman named 燕丹子. The story is filled with themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, as 燕丹子 navigates through the challenges and hardships of her life.

The author's vivid descriptions and poetic language bring the characters and settings to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the world of ancient China. The development of 燕丹子's character is both captivating and heartbreaking, as she faces adversity with strength and grace.

Overall, 燕丹子 is a timeless tale that explores the complexities of human nature and the power of resilience. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and stories of love and loss.

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燕太子丹質於秦，秦王遇之無禮，不得意，欲求歸。秦王不聽，謬言曰令烏白頭 、馬生角，乃可許耳。丹仰天歎，烏即白頭，馬生角。秦王不得已而遣之，為機 發之橋，欲陷丹。丹過之，橋為不發。夜到關，關門未開。丹為雞鳴，眾雞皆鳴 ，遂得逃歸。深怨於秦，求欲復之。奉養勇士，無所不至。丹與其傅麴武書，曰 ：「丹不肖，生於僻陋之國，長於不毛之地，未嘗得覩君子雅訓、達人之道也。 然鄙意欲有所陳，幸傅垂覽之。丹聞丈夫所恥，恥受辱以生於世也；貞女所羞， 羞見劫以虧其節也。故有刎喉不顧、據鼎不避者，斯豈樂死而忘生哉，其心有所 守也。今秦王反戾天常，虎狼其行，遇丹無禮，為諸侯最。丹每念之，痛入骨髓 。計燕國之眾不能敵之，曠年相守，力固不足。欲收天下之勇士，集海內之英雄 ，破國空藏，以奉養之，重幣甘辭以市於秦。秦貪我賂，而信我辭，則一劍之任 ，可當百萬之師；須臾之間，可解丹萬世之恥。若其不然，令丹生無面目於天下 ，死懷恨於九泉。必令諸侯無以為歎，易水之北，未知誰有。此蓋亦子大夫之恥 也。謹遣書�... Continue reading book >>