Chapter 98: The Old Emperor Is Back to Chang'an But Remains Haunted by Tragic Memories

About this episode

This episode discusses a chapter from a Chinese classic novel focusing on an emperor's return to Chang'an and his haunting memories.

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

People in this episode

Host: Et Soh

Topics covered

• Chinese literature
• historical fiction
• memory
• emperor
• Chang'an
• tragedy

Keywords

• emperor
• Chang'an
• tragic memories
• Chinese classic
• novels
• literature

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Books & works: Chapter 98: The Old Emperor Is Back to Chang'an But Remains Haunted by Tragic Memories, Chinese Classic Novels

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