táo'ānmèngyì
Tao'an's Dream Memories
- Tao'an's Dream Memories
- A collection of essays written by the late-Ming dynasty author 张岱 zhāngdài. Comprised of eight volumes, it reflects on the prosperous customs, social life, and scenery of Jiangnan before the fall of the dynasty. The work is celebrated as a masterpiece of late-Ming literature for its vivid descriptions and refined prose.