táo'ān​mèng​yì

Tao'an's Dream Memories

陶庵梦忆 陶庵夢憶 táo'ān​mèng​yì
Tao'an's Dream Memories
A collection of essays written by the late-Ming dynasty author 张岱 zhāng​dài. 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.