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Which Ming dynasty novel, attributed to Lanling Xiaoxiao Sheng ('The Scoffing Scholar of Lanling'), is a naturalistic tale of a merchant's household that stands as the earliest major Chinese novel to focus on domestic life rather than historical legend?
Answer: The Plum in the Golden Vase — The Plum in the Golden Vase (Jin Ping Mei), named after its three central female characters, is notorious for its explicit content but valued by scholars for its detailed depiction of Ming-era daily life and social satire.
- A The Plum in the Golden Vase ✓
- B The Carnal Prayer Mat
- C The Scholars
- D Dream of the Red Chamber
The Plum in the Golden Vase (Jin Ping Mei), named after its three central female characters, is notorious for its explicit content but valued by scholars for its detailed depiction of Ming-era daily life and social satire.