Rou pu tuan
About this book
In the three hundred years since its initial publication, Li Yu's The Carnal Prayer Mat has been widely read in China, where it is recognized as a benchmark of erotic literature and currently enjoys the distinction of being a banned-in-Beijing classic. The story centers on Scholar Vesperus, a handsome orphan and student of Zen. Before taking his monastic vows, Vesperus embarks on a career of licentiousness. His adventures as "hero of the boudoir, a champion of sex" take both comic and calamitous turns, until eventually he attains "enlightenment on the carnal prayer mat."
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 1 readers · 354 pages · ≈ 6 h 33 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Rou pu tuan?
About ≈ 6 h 33 m — 354 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Rou pu tuan?
354 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Rou pu tuan?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, History, Fiction shelves.
Is Rou pu tuan in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Rou pu tuan?
Li, Yu.
Where can I read Rou pu tuan online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library