| dc.description.abstract | Zeng Yi (1853-1927), was a female author born in Huayang, Sichuan. Inheriting from her mother Zuo Xijia, who was a famous and intelligent poet , Yi had outstanding talent in literature, painting even medication. After marrying to her cousin Yuan Xuechang, they raised 10 children,some of whom also gained great achievement in various careers afterward. Yi had a collection named Guhuanshi, including 3 poetry books, a female guidebook, a publication of medical recipes.These works not only recorded her experience, but illustrated the living of women in late imperial China.
The dissertation contains some newly-found documents, based on the related research results, the first three chapters will focus on Yi´s family, friendship and her living experience all around China. Yi was exposed to a variety of major social events, as a result of the opening-up and powers aggression. After The Gengzi Incident, Yi quit her working on poems, turned to be an active volunteer of transmitting specialized medical and educational knowledge to the mass. The editing of Nv Xue and Yi Xue saw her change, so the essay is trying to examine Yi´s thoughts during her times. More emphasis on the works will be put in the forth chapter. Specific subjects shown in poets and references,the translated visions adapted in her works and the communication of works are discussed in the last chapter. | en_US |