Passion and Oppression under the Patriarchal Society of Qing China: The Extraordinary Bond between Li Ti (1805–1829) and Huang Xunying (1788–1829) and Their Double Suicide.
This paper explores the intense bond formed between two Qing women, Li Ti and Huang Xunying, as well as their double suicide. The sheer survival of the rich personal and family narratives (in both poetry and prose) surrounding their relationship and suicides represents a startling discovery. By acti...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Chinese History Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 193 - 215 |
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Cambridge University Press
Jan2026
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