The Cloud Dream Of The Nine

The Cloud Dream of the Nine is a classic Korean novel written by Kim Man-Choong. The book tells the story of a young man named Hwadam who dreams of becoming a great scholar. One day, Hwadam meets a heavenly maiden who takes him on a journey to the nine clouds, where he encounters the spirits of the clouds and learns about the mysteries of the universe.The novel is divided into nine chapters, each representing one of the nine clouds. Through Hwadam's journey, the author explores themes of love, morality, and the pursuit of knowledge. The Cloud Dream of the Nine is considered a masterpiece of Korean literature and has been translated into many languages.The book's poetic and philosophical writing style, combined with its vivid descriptions of the natural world, creates a dream-like atmosphere that transports the reader to a mystical realm. The Cloud Dream of the Nine is a must-read for anyone interested in Korean literature, philosophy, or spirituality.The young lady blushed, and said hesitatingly in reply: ""Cloudlet, my dear, you know how I have been as careful of my behaviour as the Book of Rites requires; and how I have guarded my thoughts as the pearls and jewels of my life; that my feet have never ventured outside the middle gates; and that in conversation I have not even met my friends. Would you believe it, I have been deceived and have had put upon me a disgrace that will never be wiped out. How shall I bear it or lift up my face again to the light of day?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.